Keeping Current Matters
JUNE 21, 2021
That’s why you should connect with a lender to get pre-approved for a loan early in the homebuying process. An agent can help you consider what levers you can pull that might be enticing to a seller, like: Offering flexible rent-back options to give the seller more time to move out. Know Your Numbers. Brace for a Fast Pace.
Redfin
JULY 28, 2020
markets waived the inspection contingency, compared with just 13.2% Winning offers waived the appraisal contingency at a similar rate—20.6%—up The inspection contingency allows the buyer to cancel a purchase or request repairs if they find an issue during the inspection period. In June, 19.9% up from 17.4%
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HomeLight
MARCH 31, 2022
Financing contingency: Even if you are preapproved for a mortgage loan, you may run into a problem getting a loan approved for a specific property. Or you could run into issues because something major changes with your finances during the loan approval process, such as losing your job or needing to take on a car loan.
The Close
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
They only had to finance a small part of the home loan (less than $100,000) after they offered to pay 80% of the list price in cash. That may sound like a lot to add, but when your buyers roll it into their mortgage, it should not change their monthly payment so much that it prevents them from qualifying for their loan.
HomeLight
APRIL 29, 2021
Your buyer’s loan approval is often the closing step that takes the longest. Ellie Mae estimates that it takes 46 days on average to close a loan. Issues like loan delays, survey issues, and title issues can stretch your closing weeks or longer. Do you need interim housing, a specific closing date, or a seller rent back ?
HomeLight
AUGUST 31, 2021
A cash offer simply means that a buyer already has the funds available to buy the house and can pay for it without securing a mortgage loan. From the seller’s point of view, it doesn’t make much difference whether the cash comes from the buyer’s personal bank account or from a mortgage loan. The inspection.
Redfin
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
1) Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan. Waiving contingencies gives the sellers an advantage by taking away protections for the buyer and should only be done with the recommendation and oversight of your agent. Waiving either the inspection contingency, the appraisal contingency, or both can be an effective way to win a bidding war.
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