Get a Pre-approval Letter Before Buying a Home

Why should you get a pre-approval letter before buying a home from a bank or lender?

  1. The lender will view various documents like taxes (2 years), proof of employment, proof of income (W-2 forms, pay stubs), residence, and debt-to-income ratio to see your borrowing capability.
  2. The bank will go over various mortgage options to best suit your needs.
  3. When everything is done, you will have a picture of how much money you can mortgage on a new home.
  4. Now you have flexibility. Maybe the house you like is below your buying limit and you can do it yourself some things to make it your true dream home.
  5. Some sellers want to see a pre-approval letter before considering an offer.

In most cases getting pre-approved take 1-3 days. There is a time limit with a pre-approval letter which is 30 to 90 days. Your bank will fill in the details. During this process, you do not want to acquire any loans for a vehicle, change jobs, or put big purchases on a credit card.

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