Wednesday, February 24, 2016

What You Need To Know About Mortgage Pre Approval

By Sam Knight


More and more people, these days, are looking for pre approved of their mortgage before they go out into the market to find their dream home. So what is a pre arranged or pre approved mortgage? Basically it's a promise from the lender, in writing, stating that they will lend you a certain amount of money, for the purchase of a home, at a certain rate that they will guarantee that rate and offer for a period of time anywhere from 30 days to 120 days.

Nowadays, getting Home Loan Pre Approval has become mandatory for buying a home. However, it is determined as a request. There is not a guarantee to get a loan even when you have a pre-approval. Nevertheless, having a Pre-Approval Home Loan indicates that the buyer is serious and the lenders often negotiate with them. Home Loan Pre-Approval helps you find the best mortgage according to your income and resources as it tells you how much mortgage you will be receiving. As Pre Approval is mandatory before getting a mortgage deal, the advisable method is to get a pre-approval before applying for a mortgage.

To get a Mortgage Pre Approval you need to provide different documents to real estate agents. The first thing required is W-2 statement of past 2 years along with pay stubs. The second thing required is the proof of assets for down payment. The Third thing is credit score, as higher as better to get a little interest rate. The fourth thing is the verification of your employment to know whether you are employed or not.

Obtaining pre-approval for a mortgage loan can have an affect on your relationship with the real estate agent with whom you are working. The agent is more at ease helping you find that house when he knows that you have this pre-approval status. They work to ensure that the original owner of the home is compensated and given the best offer. As a new buyer with pre-approved home loan status, you are more attractive to many agencies. Having that financing secured beforehand makes a big difference; it increases the likelihood that you will buy a house through them and they will get a commission.

This process may well serve as a wake up call in terms of what you thought you could afford and what you really can afford. The mistake that a lot of home buyers make when getting a mortgage pre approved is that they will spend the maximum amount they have been approved for. This is a mistake! Here is why. If the mortgage rates go up, and they will eventually, you will be surprised at how the rate increase can jack up your monthly mortgage payment. If the rates go up 40% then you can expect your monthly payments to increase by 30% or more depending on your amortization period, so it is wise to keep this in mind when you are calculating how much of a mortgage you are comfortable with. Ask yourself, if the mortgage rates go up unexpectedly, can we handle it! If you plan for the worst case scenario and it happens, you will be fine, if you don't your going to wish you have.




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