Pre-approval Gives Everyone Confidence

The benefits of buyer’s pre-approval are without question; it is good for the buyers, the sellers and the agents. It saves time, money and removes the uncertainty of knowing whether the buyer is qualified. The direct benefits include:

•  Amount the buyer can borrow decreases as interest rates rise
•   Looking at “Right” homes – price, size, amenities, location
•  Find the best loan – rate, term, type
•  Uncover credit issues early – time to cure possible problems
•   Bargaining power – price, terms, & timing
•  Close quicker – verifications have been made

There a big difference in sitting down with a trusted mortgage professional compared to going through calculators on a website. The cost of being pre-approved is a bargain and generally, limited to the cost of the credit report. Even if you have been pre-approved, a suggestion that can’t hurt but may help is to get a second opinion from a different lender. It will either verify that you have a good deal or you’ll discover that you can improve it. Either way, it works to your advantage. Contact me if you’d like a recommendation.

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