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Will Pre-Approval for a Mortgage Hurt My Credit Score?

June 9, 2023 by Rilian Ball

Obtaining a pre-approval for a mortgage is an important step when you're planning to buy a home. It gives you an idea of how much you can afford, helps streamline the home-buying process, and strengthens your position as a serious buyer. However, many people worry that the pre-approval process might negatively impact their credit score. In this blog post, we'll dive into the details to determine whether or not a pre-approval for a mortgage will hurt your credit. Understanding Credit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Score, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

What Items Can Change My Mortgage Pre-Approval Status?

February 23, 2023 by Rilian Ball

When you are purchasing a home, your lender may recommend you obtain a mortgage pre-approval before you find the home of your dreams. There are some benefits to being pre-approved before you find a home, but oftentimes, people confuse pre-qualifications with pre-approvals. So the question many buyers have is what exactly is a mortgage pre-approval? In a nutshell, it's when the lender provides you (the buyer) with a letter stating that your mortgage will be granted up to a specific dollar amount. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Assets, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

The Importance Of Pre-Approval During The Homebuying Process

August 26, 2022 by Rilian Ball

If you want to buy a home in the near future, you are probably aware of just how competitive the housing market is. You need to put yourself in the best position possible to be successful by getting pre-approved for a home loan. This is a very important step, particularly when you compete against people making cash offers. Learn more about the importance of getting pre-approved below, and make sure your offer is taken seriously. A Pre-Approval Letter Shows You Are Serious The first reason why … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Housing Market, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

You Are A Serious Buyer: How To Show It

June 29, 2022 by Rilian Ball

Today, the housing market is as hot as it has ever been. There are many people who are missing out on their dream homes because they are having a hard time competing with countless other people who are in the same position as them. If you want to put yourself in the best position possible to win a bidding war, you might be thinking about paying cash for your home; however, not everyone is in the same financial position. There are a few other ways for you to show a seller's agent that you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Closing Costs, Mortgage Tips, Pre-Approval

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