5 Things You Need To Get Pre-Approved For A Mortgage

/ Luis Cuevas Realtor® | RE/MAX Cross Country/

5 Things You Need To Get Pre-Approved For A Mortgage

Applying for a mortgage is pretty easy but what do you need to apply?  I will discuss the basic five items you generally need to apply for a loan.

  1. Proof Of Income - You will need to prove your income to the lender, which can be done by providing bank statements, pay check stubs, and tax returns.  If you have other forms of non traditional income like a side business, alimony, child support or other misc. incomes you will want to have documentation of that income available.
  2. Proof Of Assets - 401K statements, bank statements, IRA’s, investments and other similar statements.
  3. Good Credit - The lender will pull your credit and review your credit report.  You can get a free copy of your credit report by going to this website.
  4. Employment Verification - Just realize you don’t have to do much other than give your employer’s information, the rest is handled by the lender.  
  5. ID - Have your ID ready, including your social security card as well.  Make sure your identification is up to date and not expired.

Those are the five things you will generally need to get pre-approved.  Have those items ready and by your side whenever you are ready to get pre-approved for a mortgage.  I hope you found this information usual and of value.

With a heart of a teacher I look to educate my clients about the process of buying, selling or renting real estate.  I strongly feel an informed and educated consumer will make better decisions and be less likely to be taken advantage of.

Have questions about this or other topics, don not hesitate to contact me.

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Luis Cuevas, Realtor®

RE/MAX Cross Country

1990 Justin Road

Highland Village, Texas 75077

(214) 783-0535

Luis@MakeNorthTexasHome.com

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5 Benefits Of Being Pre-Approved

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5 Benefits Of Being Pre-Approved

By far the biggest mistake I see first time buyers make is not being pre-approved for a mortgage.  Often it is because they don’t know the steps or maybe are just wanting to see what the market is like.  Whatever the reason if you are serious about buying a home I strongly recommend you get pre-approved for a mortgage.

Here are 5 benefits of getting pre-approved:

  1. Loan Options - Knowing what type of options you have as far as loans are concerned is important.  This includes knowing how much your monthly payments are, down payment requirements and what type of terms to expect.
  2. Credit - Having your credit pulled and reviewed by a loan officer is very important.  This will give you an idea of where you stand on credit and possibly any issues as well that you can address.
  3. Budget - Knowing how much you can borrow is very important.  Don’t forget the lender will give you an amount, usually a maximum amount you can borrow, keep in mind what you want to borrow.  You may not feel comfortable maxing out your credit, this is a good time to figure out what you feel comfortable with as far as getting a loan.
  4. Creditability - If you are pre-approved for a mortgage the sellers and listing agents will actually take your seriously.  What good is an offer if you are not approved for a loan?  So be sure to get pre-approved, it will go a long way.
  5. Start Viewing Homes - This gives you the ability to actually start looking at homes with confidence.  Many sellers and listing agents won’t let you view a home if you are not approved.  Having that approval on hand will let them know you are serious buyer.

Getting pre-approved has it’s advantages, something you can do easily and get so much benefit as well.  Be sure to take the time to do this step as it will pay off greatly when you decide to start your home buying process.

With a heart of a teacher I look to educate my clients about the process of buying, selling or renting real estate.  I strongly feel an informed and educated consumer will make better decisions and be less likely to be taken advantage of.

Have questions about this or other topics, don not hesitate to contact me.

Don’t forget to “LIKE” this video and be sure to Subscribe to my YouTube Channel as well.

Luis Cuevas, Realtor®

RE/MAX Cross Country

1990 Justin Road

Highland Village, Texas 75077

(214) 783-0535

Luis@MakeNorthTexasHome.com

Check out my website for more helpful tips:

http://MakeNorthTexasHome.com

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel:

http://Youtube.com/MakeNorthTexasHome

Follow me on Facebook:

http://Facebook.com/MakeNorthTexasHome

How To Choose A Mortgage Lender

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How To Choose A Mortgage Lender

Are all mortgage lenders created equal?  What else besides the interest rate and fees should you be looking for?

Mortgage lenders play a very important part in the real estate transaction, they make it happen!  So what are some of the important things to keep in mind when choosing a mortgage lender to work with?

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