Financing your Property-the Right Way!

Unless the home is paid fully in cash, then there isknow if they should take their home off the market
probably a financial block that you must have to pass.or not.
Usually, the process gives the buyer a certain timeThe internet can easily provide you with links to
period to get financial help. Most of the time, theMortgage calculators, so you can see what you can
buyer will have a total of 35 days for financial help.afford and exactly how much money you will get.
Five days to apply for the loan and 30 days to get itBut, it is better to meet with a Mortgage Broker,
approved. Even though the time period is short, youLoan Officer, Bank, or Lender. They will give you the
must think of it from a seller's point of view. Theybest information which on which loan is the best for
are taking the property off the market just for you,you.
so you better be able to pay for the property. InAmong the following is a list of items you should
this time, they could have gotten other lucrativebring to your meeting. Keep in mind; it can change
offers, so the seller cannot afford to wait too long.depending on your loan program. The list includes:
If the contract is depending on the financial aid, then* Copies of your paycheck or paycheck stubs that
the seller needs to know the status quick. Theare within the last 60 days.
sooner the buyer can pay, the sooner the property* Copies of your W-2's and/or 1099's that are within
is theirs to own. But, the sooner the seller finds outthe past two years.
that the buyer does not have the financial credentials* Copies of your Business and/or Personal Tax
to purchase the home, and cannot get approved forReturn in the last two years which have been signed
a loan, and then the sooner they can put theand completed.
property back on the market. One requirement for* Copies of Bank Statements within the last few
most lenders is to go through the appraised process.months that have been completed
But, all appraised processes do not depend on the* An Original Gift Letter and the documents and the
property.documents associated with fund transfers for cash
Usually, the appraisal will be greater than or equal togifts that have been received regardless of whether
the price of the property. But, when the buyerthe gifted funds are part of the purchase or not.
makes a down payment of 31 percent or higher,* A copy of Fully Executed Signed Purchas
then the lender will be approved even if the amountAgreement and any Addendums.
is not as much as the amount stated on the* A check for the Application Fee
contract.* Your Homeowner/Hazard Insurance Agent's name,
After the lender has scrutinized all of the documentsphone, and your premium amount.
regarding the loan, then the loan will be cleared to* A copy of a Recorded Warranty Deed for the
close. In other words, if all of the financial conditionscurrent property owned and to be sold.
are met, the loan will be approved. Usually, the lender* A Copy of the Certified Survey for the current
will transfer the funs on the day that the loan isproperty owned and to be sold;
closed. Before the closing, a statement which is* A copy of the existing Title Policy that is for the
known as HUD-1 is reviewed by both parties: thecurrent property owned and to be sold.
buyer and the seller. It simply has all of the financial* Copies of signed current lease(s), Driver's
terms, amounts, and conditions.License(s), Social Security Card(s), and Green Card(s)
Before closing, an experienced professional from a* Copies of complete Investment Account
real estate team will scrutinize the closing statementstatements; Copies of complete investment account
to ensure that it is fully accurate. We guarantee thatstatements, and copies of your most recent loans
we will always guide both the buyer and seller withand leases.
their closing statement. That way, there will not beShopping for homes will be much easier once you
any unexpected surprised that can end the closing ofhave been pre-approved for a loan. You will be more
the loan.confident when making your offer because you will
Financing a Property Requires Many Needed Stepsknow how much you will have to pay monthly.
There are many different ways to handle the buyingOnce you have applied, all of the documents that the
process and financial relief. Majority of the sellers willlenders give will be sent to you. You will receive a
ask to see a pre-approval accompany on all offersGood Faith Estimate, also known as GFE, which is
for their property. For that reason, it is smart toone of the most important documents. The
apply for a loan before you buy the home. This stepdocument estimates all of the final costs regarding
will help you with your financial understanding.your loan. The GFE will also provide you with more
Many times, the buyers' agents will request to see aestimates pertaining to your annual, monthly, and
mortgage loan pre-approval. That shows the realother interest payments regarding your loan.
estate agent that you are seriously consideringPlease do not be shy and contact us. We are always
purchasing the property. Also, most of the sellers willhere to give you more information and answer your
ask the buyer to show proof of funds, so theyquestions about the process of home buying.