Friday, June 28, 2013

The Process Of Getting A Mortgage

By Eddie Sexton


Many people do not have the money in their bank accounts to buy a house outright. They need to obtain financing to purchase a home. When people want to get financed for this purchase, they may apply for a mortgage from a bank or credit union. The process to apply for this loan requires that borrowers complete several steps.

The process begins with people selecting a bank or credit union with which to do business. If they have savings and checking accounts with an institution already, they may decide to keep this transaction with a place where they are already established as customers. This may be the case especially if they know the cashiers and loan officers on a first name basis.

Even if they know the people at the bank personally, they still must complete all of the paperwork that their lender will require. These papers may ask for details like how much money they make and how much money they paid in taxes during the last few years. They might even have to show proof of this information.

Another central part of getting this financing requires that people disclose personal details such as their Social Security number, address, and their full birth names. Banks have to be able to do credit checks and find out people's credit scores, as well as how well they pay back their bills on time.

Once the application is complete, the loan officer then determines if a person can borrow money and in what amount if the credit check is approved. Most banks will finance applicants who have good credit scores and a history of paying their bills on time. People with bad credit may be declined.

Getting a mortgage can be a thorough process. It may take weeks to learn if a person is approved for money to buy a home. Even so, the process is necessary to determine clients' ability to pay back the loans. It may be advisable for people to complete the steps necessary to purchase a house.




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