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A Mortgage Pre-Approval Letter: How Long Does It Last?

September 30, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Buyers need to make sure they are competitive when they make an offer on a house. One of the ways to do that is to get a pre-approval letter. What does this mean, and how long does it last? What Is Mortgage Pre-Approval? Prior to working with a real estate agent to find the perfect house, it is important to get a pre-approval letter from a lender. Some agents might even ask a buyer to do this before they start looking. The lender will take a look at someone’s income and run their credit to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Competitive market, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

A Guide To Everything Regarding Instant Pre Approved Home Loans

June 25, 2020 by Rilian Ball

There are many people who set buying a home as one of their major life goals. There is a lot that comes with owning a home including a major investment opportunity, a sense of stability, and a feeling of pride; however, homes are also expensive. It can be challenging to find a home loan. A traditional mortgage requires a thorough credit check and could take a long time to get approved. Some people might not even qualify. On the other hand, there is also a helpful alternative called an instant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Loan, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

Why Every Home Buyer Needs A Pre-Approval Before Home Shopping

June 4, 2020 by Rilian Ball

There are many people who are considering buying a home because the current market is so attractive. With the ability to carry out virtual tours, this makes it even easier for people to find the home of their dreams. While the fun part is looking at houses, it is important to get pre-approved for a home loan first. There are a few reasons why everyone must get pre-approved before they start the process of shopping for a home.  This Provides A Chance For People To Get Their Finances In Order … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buying, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

Buying A Home In Foreclosure

June 19, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Foreclosure is a process that happens over many months. There are various opportunities to acquire real estate that is in a different stage of foreclosure, including before the foreclosure process completes. This short guide identifies the different stages and the opportunities that may exist to acquire a property at a discounted price. Get The Money Lined Up First To acquire a property at any part of the foreclosure process requires cash or pre-approved credit. Have the full amount of cash … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Foreclosure, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

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