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Home Buying & Financing: Taking the Steps to Reap BIG Change
 
Home Buying & Financing:
Taking the Steps to Reap BIG Change
 
Have you set yourself a goal of buying a home in the Chicagoland area?
 
If serious about buying, I'm betting you've tried to grow your savings, improve your credit standing, and raise your credit scores ... and chosen to work with a Mortgage Originator (because that's the fastest most efficient way) to help you do so.
You've been successful and you're now in a much more advantageous position to buy.  But what comes next?
 
Because of your decision to work pro-actively with an Originator prior to entering the home buying/financing process, you're ahead of many mortgage applicants.  You're better prepared and positioned to buy as you move forward.  You're organized and you've laid out your purchase objectives.  They're clear to you and your Originator.  
Your Originator is already well-versed on your credit standing, income(s), debt(s), savings, credit and more.  The initial act of the home buying process ... Pre-Qualification ... should be a breeze for you because of the preliminary actions you've taken.  
This Pre-Qualification portion of the home buying process is a great time for you to search and find the Buyer's Agent that will assist you during your home purchase.  Upon meeting, that agent will ask you a variety of questions. 
 
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