Realtor.com

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If the appraised value is less than the sale price, the contingency enables you to back out of the deal without forfeiting your earnest money deposit , says Bishoi Nageh , president of the Petra Cephas Team at Mortgage Network Solutions, in Somerset, NJ. Clear the title. Get final mortgage approval.

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HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

Closing costs in California average about 1% of the home’s sale price , and there are other pre-paid costs you might have as well. CalHFA works through approved lenders, and buyers apply for the program through their loan officer. Do they need to do a rent-back on the house, or do they want a quick close?

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

After you submit your documentation, you’ll know what kind of budget you have to work with, or your approval “ceiling.”. They’ll know whether offering a rent-back period could sweeten the deal, or if it’s more common to pay seller closing costs. If it does come in lower, the lender won’t approve the mortgage.

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