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Getting a Loan: From the Application to Closing
Introduction
Buying a home is a big step, and it’s not one that you want to rush. Of course, there are many other factors besides the numbers that go into purchasing a home, but it’s important to take your time to review them carefully before making an offer. The following steps can help ensure that you have everything in order when you do make an offer on your new home!
Apply for a mortgage
A mortgage is a type of loan that allows you to borrow money from a financial institution to buy a house or other property. In general, the lender will give you a certain amount of money (the "principal") and then charge interest on that principal each month. The exact amount you pay back is determined by the length of time over which your loan was made (known as "term"), and how much interest was charged on top of this principal sum.
When applying for mortgages, it's important that you do your research and find out what kind of mortgage products are available from different lenders before making any decisions about which lender offers the best deal overall. You should also consider other factors such as reputation and experience when choosing who to borrow money from; if possible, talk to people who have previously used these companies' services so that they can provide valuable insight into what their experiences were like!
Get pre-approved
Getting pre-approved is the first step to getting a loan. It means that a lender has looked at your credit, assets and income and has given you a good idea of how much they might loan to you. If approved, they will usually give you approval within 24 hours!
What is pre-approval?
Getting pre-approved means that a lender has evaluated your financial situation and determined that there is sufficient information available for them to make an informed decision about whether or not they will be able to offer you a loan. Typically, this requires submission of tax returns, W2s, bank statements and other documents relating directly or indirectly related your credit history or ability pay back the money requested by the lender (and thus themselves).
Prepare your finances
The first step in qualifying for a home loan is to evaluate your financial situation. In order to qualify, you'll need to show that you have enough money for the down payment and closing costs as well as an adequate income and assets.
Sign loan documents
The last step of the home loan process is signing documents. It’s a formality. You will be ready to move into your new home soon enough!
Close on your home
When you close on your home, you'll officially become the owner. The lender will give you all of the documents that prove it, and your real estate agent will also be there to help with any paperwork that needs signing.
Conclusion
In today’s real estate market, there are plenty of options for obtaining a loan. Get pre-approved today with Amres and start shopping for your dream home.