RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Approved for short sale : A term that indicates that a bank has approved a homeowner for a reduced listing price on a home, and said home is ready for resale. Closing costs : Fees associated with the purchase of a home due at the end of the sales transaction. The fee, usually 0.3 – 1.5

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

The exact steps vary from state to state, but let’s take a general look : Pre-foreclosure: As the name implies, a pre-foreclosure isn’t in foreclosure yet, but it’s on the way there. Usually, a home goes into pre-foreclosure after several consecutive months of missed mortgage payments, and the lender issues a notice of default.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Loan approval. Because the entire sale hinges on securing this loan, it is a top criteria for closing, and it’s also the most common reason for a delay in the closing process. 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.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2022

However, there still are some contingencies to clear before they can close, such as the home inspection , the home appraisal , and the buyer’s lender approving their mortgage. Recent sales took a median of 30 days to close , with 25% of contracts in the past three months having a delayed settlement. Title search.

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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. Short sale or bank approval contingencies.

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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.”. If it does come in lower, the lender won’t approve the mortgage. Step 12: Consider title insurance. Title insurance protects you from anything that might have been missed during the title search.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

If you’re using a mortgage to buy the property, never start bidding before you’re pre-approved,” warns Reynolds. Buy title insurance. Though you’ve — hopefully — already had a title search conducted on the property, now is the time to purchase title insurance.

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