I haven’t quite figured out the rationale, but the prospect of getting prequalified or preapproved is often an intimidating process for a Chico Buyer.

                                      

For some reason, folks will often avoid it as long as possible, and build it up in their minds to be some horrible, awful procedure. I find myself listening to every imaginable excuse, and smiling, because I know that a mountain is being made of a molehill. It’s kind of like trying to convince your kids that if they would just put the broccoli in their mouth, they will get it over with, and can then move on to the ice cream!

  • First off, a buyer does not have to go to the hassle of making an appointment. No need to get dressed, leave the house, and make your way to a stuffy, intimidating office with some guy in a 3 piece suit! In this age of convenience, many lenders will accommodate your request for prequalification by phone, fax or email. In the span of a short phone call, the lender can get the basic information he needs from you to start the process.

 

  • Second, just because you talk to a lender to get prequalified, it doesn’t mean you’re married for life! You may decide, after your initial phone call, that you don’t like the way the lender chews gum in your ear. You might also decide, after talking to your best friend, that the lender isn’t very reputable. Fine. NEXT!

 

  • Third, finding a great Lender shouldn’t be difficult. It should be fairly easy considering you have an excellent resource for a referral in your Chico Realtor. Consider, for a moment, that you’ve already done the work to find a top producing, highly recommended, ethical Realtor that you can actually talk to. Doesn’t it stand to reason, that the Realtor, given the choice, will choose to recommend another professional that will the get the job done efficiently and effectively, thereby ensuring a happy buyer? (In case you’re wondering, there is no $ passed between the lender and the Realtor. The payoff to a referral, is a job well done for the client).

 

Need a recommendation for a good Chico Lender? Call me.

Related articles:

What is the Difference between Prequalification and Preapproval?

Why Should I Get Preapproved for a Chico, CA Home?

Lenders beware: How to lose a Chico, CA Realtor (and therefore buyer) in 3 days.

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3 Comments on Your Chico CA Loan Application- It’s Not THAT Hard!

Sandi- it seems so simple to us, but it is REALLY hard to get buyers to make the call sometimes.  I think sometimes they are afraid to know what they really can afford! :o )

01/05/2008 10:42 PM by Ginger Wilcox, Marin County Realtor (Pacific Union, Marin Real Estate)


Sandi - It is funny sometimes how people make ths impliest things into something mcuh bigger than it is. I think you are right though about the mortgage process - most think a formal meeting is necessary.

01/06/2008 09:06 AM by Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty)


Excellent post!!  I like the analogy with the kids eating broccoli!!  I think its important we help them feel more comfortable and help them through the process.

01/07/2008 09:31 PM by Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Agent, Kimberly Grant (Exit Leon Crawford Realty)


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