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Homeownership Terms to Know: Pre-Approval, Pre-Qualification & More

Windemere Buying

Before you begin your home buying journey , it’s helpful to know about pre-approval, pre-qualification, and proof of funds, and the role they play in a real estate transaction. Homeownership Terms to Know: Rent-Back Agreement, Joint Tenancy & More Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval What is pre-qualification?

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Cash offer startup Accept.inc raises 90M in debt and equity

Housing Wire

” The process requires a pre-approval that once passed allow buyers to submit an all-cash offer with Accept.inc’s proof-of-funds. If the all-cash offer wins, the home is purchased from the seller and reserved until the loan is ready to close.

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9 Warning Signs When Selling Your Home

Point2Homes

The Buyer Is Not Pre-approved for a Loan. Although buyers are not required to be pre-approved for a loan in order to buy a house, expecting them to be is perfectly reasonable. As a seller, you will save valuable time when dealing with pre-approved buyers. The Buyer Is Asking for Cashback.

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Buyers Paying Over Asking Price? Get an Appraisal Gap Guarantee

HomeLight

But if the home appraises low (below the purchase price), the buyer will have difficulty securing a loan for the property without bringing extra cash to the sale or renegotiating the price. A buyer who agrees to an appraisal gap guarantee should also present you with proof of additional funds to cover the amount of that promise.

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Tempted by a Cash Offer for Your Home? Dissect It With This Guide

HomeLight

Your sale is more likely to close and close faster with a cash offer than with an offer that hinges on a mortgage approval. If the appraiser’s valuation of the home is lower than the buyer is requesting to borrow, the lender won’t provide the full loan amount. When it comes to offers on your home, cash is king for a reason.

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How to Sell a House to a Friend So No One Feels Cheated: 11 Do’s and Don’ts

HomeLight

“They help clients save money by representing both sides and a pre-arranged discount.”. Not all states require you to hire a real estate attorney to buy or sell real estate, but it’s almost always advisable to get legal representation in a sale among parties with a pre-existing relationship. Don’t: Be lenient on the pre-approval step.

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Wait! Read This Before You Sell Your House for Cash

HomeLight

Ask for proof of funds: You should always obtain documentation that a person or company is who they say they are and actually has the funds and abilities to complete a transaction of this size. Ask for proof of funds and EMD. Even if you’re selling “as is”, an inspection could still be required. Request Cash Offer.