Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

It’s recommended to get pre-approved before house hunting to give yourself a realistic idea of how much home you can afford ; however, a mortgage pre-approval doesn’t guarantee that your loan application will be approved. Clouds on the title. Delayed approvals from Homeowners Associations.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Loan approval. In fact, buyers should go one step further (if they can) and get pre-underwritten for a loan , which offers even more security for both buyers and sellers. Problems with the title. Minimizing clouds in a title search requires the seller to be proactive. How it can delay closing. Dodge move.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Even if the buyer has pre-approval for a mortgage, things can still go wrong when they apply for the loan. Perhaps, they have taken out a fresh loan, or their situation has changed in some other way since pre-approval. A land surveyor will be sent to the property to ensure there are no violations.

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CT Homes

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Appraisal Fees: Appraisals are strongly suggested to verify the sale price of the property is a fair one to pay, Inspection Fees: Some lenders might require an inspection before a loan can be approved for a mortgage. This may include survey fees, which confirm the size and dimensions of the property’s land.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

There’s more that goes into making an offer besides landing on a purchase price. Some states require only 40 hours of pre-licensing classes, while others may require more than 200 hours, for example. Lenders can also approve you for different loan amounts, give you different interest rates, and charge varying fees. Who are you?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Unless you’re paying cash for a house, your best course of action is to include a pre-approval letter from a mortgage lender with your offer. That being said, pre-approvals aren’t yet a guarantee of funds and they usually carry an expiration date. Zoning and land use contingencies. Court approval contingencies.

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Financing contingency: This contingency gives you the right to back out of the deal if your mortgage approval falls through. Clear the title. When you buy a home, you “ take title ” to the property and establish legal ownership—a process that’s confirmed by local public land records. Get final mortgage approval.

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