Lighter Side of Real Estate

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Get Pre-approved Ahead of Time You should always get pre-approved before you actually start looking at homes you want to buy, but many people don’t. But beyond that, getting pre-approved ahead of time is a good chance to speak to a few mortgage professionals and get a feel for them, which leads to… 2.

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Redfin

JULY 11, 2023

You then make monthly payments, including principal and interest, over an agreed-upon term (usually 15 to 30 years) until the loan is fully repaid. Government-backed loans, such as FHA or VA loans, provide more flexible qualification criteria and specific benefits. How does the mortgage pre-approval process work?

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The Residential Specialist

APRIL 27, 2023

Lucette Wallach, principal broker with eXp Realty in Brookings, Oregon, purchased leads when she moved from California to Oregon. She finds this establishes trust faster than pre-qualification and gives her an opportunity to see more listings. Buying leads helped prime the pump for me,” she says. When you’re new to an area.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Taking on a mortgage is no casual agreement — which is why the loan qualification process is so stringent — but you’ll nearly always have options. Put more toward principal each month. Make a lump sum principal payment. Hey, you never know!). And perhaps one of the most exciting is the prospect of paying off your mortgage early.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2022

What qualifications do I have to meet to access my home’s equity? Because it’s an installment loan, the couple receives all the funds upfront and pays back principal and interest on a pre-set schedule, usually over five to 15 years. They do not repay principal and interest immediately.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

Second mortgages : These are loans you can take out to subsidize the down payment in addition to taking out a principal mortgage. Preapproval — an actual conditional loan approval — beats pre-qualification, which is more of an estimate. These do have to be paid back, but not always starting right away.

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The Close

APRIL 29, 2022

Proof that you have completed the necessary educational requirements to take the exam (Florida Division of Real Estate Authorization Notice and the Certificate of Pre-Licensing Education Completion). Find a Principal Broker to Hire You. License law and qualifications for licensure. Cost: No cost Time Commitment: 1-3 months.

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