Providing you the information needed to purchase your next home.
We give our clients the attention they deserve. By listening and learning the factors as to why a given client’s credit is either on the lower end (200) or on the higher end (800), we’re able to better coach them towards reaching a score that’s desirable for obtaining a mortgage.
Payment History. Did you pay your credit card obligations on time? If they were late, then how late? Bankruptcy filing, liens, and collection activity also impact your history.
Amount Owed. If you owe a great deal of money on numerous accounts, it can indicate that you are overextended. However, it’s a good thing if you have a good proportion of balances to total credit limits.
Credit history Length. In general, the longer you have had accounts opened, the better. The average consumer’s oldest
obligation is 14 years old, indicating that he or she has been managing credit for some time, according to Fair Isaac Corp., and only one in 20 consumers have credit histories shorter than 2 years.
New Credit Opened. New credit, either installment payments or new credit cards, are considered more risky, even if you pay them promptly.
Types of Credit. Generally, it’s desirable to have more than one type of credit — installment loans, credit cards, and a mortgage, for example.
Your home mortgage loan is based on the sales price of the home, the term of the loan desired, the buyer’s down payment, and the loan’s interest rate amount. Our Mortgage Calculator can help provide a helpful estimate regarding what a monthly payment could look like for the home you’re interested in. Please keep in mind that a lender can offer a more precise number once you begin the finance process.
No. No two buying processes are the same. With the internet, buyers are viewing homes online and are then deciding which ones they want to see.
45 days after you have an accepted offer.
When you know it’s the home for you. There are loan programs out there that allow you to put 0%, 3%, 3.5%, 5%, 10%, 20% down. Speaking with a lender or mortgage broker will help you better understand what you are qualified for.
It depends if you are in a buyer or seller’s market. It also depends if you’re asking for the seller to pay for closing costs and if the home was listed at a fair list price.
They are not mandatory, but they do offer you an informed decision on your purchase.
Approximately 2 hours.
Closing is the final step to the buying or selling process. The seller will sign documents to transfer ownership. The title company will register the deed in the buyer’s name. All loan documents and documents for the deed to be transferred are signed. You will need your ID at closing.
No. There are situations that can arise that prolong the closing. This could be related to inspections, financing, or even titlework. Sometimes deals can close before the date on the contract.
Earnest money is good faith money, so it will depend on the purchase.What happens to it after it’s put down?
Earnest money is deposited into an escrow account, where it is held until closing.What happens to it if the contract is not accepted?
We collect earnest money upon acceptance. If the deal falls through based on one of the contingencies, the money is returned to the buyer. Otherwise, the money is returned to the seller.
Yes it is! The 80-10-10 rule means that 80% of the home you love, 10% of the home you can change overtime, and 10% of the things you can live with.
Buying any large ticket items or using any credit. Also, quitting or switching your job.
Typically at closing, but there are situations where the buyer takes possession days or weeks after closing.
A mutual release is signed by all parties, then the earnest money check will be sent from the escrow account.
In a seller’s market, it is highly likely.
Earnest money, money for home inspection, closing costs if applicable, and homeowners insurance.