Loan Road Map: Stop #4 Home Inspection

Loan Road Map: Stop #4 Home Inspection Contingent upon you taking ownership of the home is your home inspection. A home inspection is a full examination of the condition of the home. Home inspections can help alert potential buyers to problems that probably aren’t easily noticeable. A home inspector is a professional third-party who will … Continue reading Loan Road Map: Stop #4 Home Inspection

Loan Road Map: Stop #3 Purchase Agreement

Loan Road Map: Stop #3 Purchase Agreement You received a pre-approval letter, found a house you liked and made an offer. Now what?   When you submitted your offer in writing, you decided on what price to offer on the home, if the offer would be contingent upon the home inspection and a deadline for … Continue reading Loan Road Map: Stop #3 Purchase Agreement

Loan Road Map: Stop #2 Home Search and Offer

Loan Road Map: Stop #2 Home Search and Offer Now that you have a preapproval in hand, the REAL fun begins — shopping for a home! There are many things to consider when shopping for a home. Searching for a home allows you to get a feel for a new neighborhood, a new school district … Continue reading Loan Road Map: Stop #2 Home Search and Offer

Loan Road Map: Stop #1 Get Pre-Approved

Loan Road Map: Stop #1 Get Pre-Approved There are many advantages of pre-approvals for active home shoppers. Here are some common questions and answers about pre-approvals.   What are the Advantages of Pre-Approvals? A pre-approval will tell you how much a lender is willing to lend you. If you are shopping for a home, it’s … Continue reading Loan Road Map: Stop #1 Get Pre-Approved