The Home Loan Process

By Mary O'Neil

Pre-qualification/ Pre-approval (Credit Report Run) Formal Loan Application Taken Escrow and Title Ordered Appraisal Ordered Income and Asset Information Verified Complete Loan Package Submitted TO Underwriter Loan Approved Obtain and Forward to Underwriter any additional items that may be required Interest Rate Locked Loan Documents Ordered and Sent To Escrow Loan Documents Signed by Borrower(s)…

Never Forget Your Preapproval Letter

By Mary O'Neil

Pre-qualification is an informal way to see how much you maybe able to borrow. You can be ‘pre-qualified’ over the phone with no paperwork by telling a lender your income, your long-term debts, and how large a down payment you can afford. Without any obligation, this helps you arrive at a ballpark figure of the…

Understand Your Credit

By Mary O'Neil

If you have ever applied for a charge card, student loan, or other kinds of credit, you probably have a credit report (or credit profile). Credit reporting agencies collect and organize information about you and your repayment history, and make it available to those who are considering granting you credit. Landlords, employers, government licensing agencies,…

How Much Home Can You Afford?

By Mary O'Neil

Home loans can be available from several types of lenders–thrift institutions, mortgage companies, commercial banks, and credit unions. Various lenders may quote you different prices, so you should contact several lenders to make sure you’re getting the best price. You can also get a home loan through a mortgage broker. Brokers set up transactions rather…