1. Select your realtor and lender (get prequalified and obtain loan and payment info)
2. Search for properties with my help.
3. Prepare and make an offer
4. The offer requires a deposit. Could be an amount set by the seller
or 1-3% of the value of the property (it stays in escrow to cover closing costs or down payment at close of the transaction)
5. Purchase agreement and deposit check are in escrow (deposited into a safe account)
6. During escrow negotiation, the following occurs:
• Physical inspection (cost aprox 350-500 USD) & Additional Inspections
• Appraisal (cost aprox 450-700 USD) depending on the size of the property
• Preliminary Title Report • Termite Inspection • Loan approval
• Review disclosures, inspections and related documents (HOA information etc)
• Time-frames are usually – 7 days tds – 17 days investigation – 21 days loan and appraisal
• Escrow time is usually 30-45 or 60 days depending on the transaction and agreement
After all contingencies have been removed, investigations, loan documents signed, and loan & appraisal has been approved.
The following occurs:
7. Obtain Fire insurance or other insurance (example. flood)
8. Present Cashiers check with closing costs and down payment
9. Do the Final Walkthrough and check home for work completed
10. Obtain house keys, start utilities, prepare to move to your new home.
Documentation often required by the lender:
Please consult with a Loan Officer to be pre-qualified.
If your income comes from a salary:
If you are self employed:
If you have income from other sources:
Forms usually required by lender:
It is to verify that you have the funds for down payment and closing costs.Seasoning of funds?
Many banks require you to have a reserves in your bank order to approve your loan.
Bank Statements Usually Required by lenders:
If you have co-borrowers who would like to be approved together with you for the loan:
If you do not have a credit history, do not give up. Our home loan consultants will do everything possible to help you get a home loan bring:
Information on the three mayor credit report agencies:
Transunion
P. O. Box 390 Springfield, PA. 19064-0390
1(800) 916-8800
Equifax
P.O. Box 740241
Atlanta, GA. 30374
1(800) 685-5000
Experian
P.O. Box 2106
Allen, TX. 75002
1(800) 422-4879
Maintain your credit:
Lenders look for:
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