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Mortgage Tips!

1) Getting Pre-Approved for a mortgage loan can gain you a big advantage when negotiating to buy a home. You'll know what you can afford. And sellers are anxious to deal with pre-approved buyers.
4) Don't forget about closing costs. In addition to your down payment, you will need to reserve funds for closing costs. Depending on the type of loan and your location, these costs can range from 3-5% of the mortgage amount, will be paid in cash at the closing and cannot be borrowed funds.
2) Don't build yourself a mortgage mountain. It's fine to want the best home you can afford, but be certain that it is comfortable affordability. Although you may find certain mortgage lenders who will stretch your qualification ratios (the ratio of your total mortgage payment to your total income) the traditional ratios--the mortgage payment as 28% of your income and the total of your mortgage payment plus your monthly debt payments as 36% of your income--are good basic guidelines.
3) Begin to gather documentation. It is not necessary that you have all items on hand before you apply, but there are a number of documents you will need eventually and the approval process will go much smoother if you begin to gather them now. Examples: W-2's and income tax returns from the last few years (especially if you are self-employed), copies of pay stubs, a copy of your credit report (you can get a free copy of your credit report here), records of any child support or alimony (either going out or coming in) and bank statements for all accounts (checking and saving) for the last several months.

 

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