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The benefits of a preapproval for Haltom City TX Home Loans.

 

 

 Many consumers are not informed on the proper way for buying a home. Of course this is a big question that can stressful or enjoyable, it just depends on the steps you take in the home buying process for Austin Home Loans and the surrounding areas. It is essential that you take the proper steps to keep your self educated on the initial investment, the buying power, and to take some time to think about your lifestyle choices. Each of these will be discussed in this article. 

 

 Education 

 

 The steps necessary to purchasing a home in Haltom City, Texas starts with getting pre-approved for your home loan. Please note that we did not say to get pre-qualified, in today's mortgage world a pre-qualification means nothing. It is important to choose a mortgage lender that can offer no cost pre-approvals and home buyer counseling. The process can be lengthy, but you must include two years of tax returns, one month of paystubs, two months of all your liquid asset account statements which include 401K's, IRA's, Checking, Savings, and stocks to give your mortgage banker authorization to pull your credit report. It is essential that you provide all page of the bank statements as well as explain these meaning prove where the money for deposits came from that went into your liquid asset accounts. Your mortgage lender needs this to analyze the date because: 1. How much home you can afford. 2. The type of loan structure and initial investment that best fits your needs and 3. What type of house payment you feel comfortable paying for and qualify for. 

 

 Initial Investment 

 

 There are many different types of loan programs available in the mortgage markets ranging from niche 100% financing which include VA and USDA loans, to FHA loans (with 3.5% down payment), to Conventional loans that begin with 5% down payment options. Depending on the way your pre-approval and loan is structured, you should have your mortgage banker estimate the remaining initial investment, calculate your taxes and insurance on your new home payment, look at your closing costs and determine whether or not there are lender or seller contributions. This is just one reason why you should consult with an experienced mortgage professional who can help you decide the best loan program for you and your unique needs. 

 

 You will know what price range you should start looking in with comfort after you get pre-approved and you have your mortgage counseling session. Also, you will have a "head start" on your Haltom City TX Home Loans and the surrounding areas that gives you the ability to have the "buying power of a cash buyer". After you submit your offer, have your mortgage banker send a pre-approval letter that matches your offer to let the seller know that you are cleared to be pre-approved for inspections, for title work to come back clean, and to get an appraisal. You will also have much less stress- as you will not be wondering if you can qualify or if something shows up on your credit report that may cause a delay or for you to be turned down. 

 

 Lifestyle Choices 

 

 The importance of knowing your full budgeting of your entire house payment and all other monthly obligations cannot be underestimated. You have numerous options. If your income is projected to increase, you may want to buy at the upper end of the range that you qualify for in terms of your home purchase since you know more discretionary income is on the way. If you are on a flatter income, you want to choose what level of discretionary income you want to reserve for new cars, for you to travel, for you to eat out, and for money to furnish and update your home. It is essential to consider what the final purchase that are you comfortable with to enhance your lifestyle after purchasing your new home. 

 

 Our team is standing by to assist you with all of the above. Just go to http://legacyfinancial.com or call Joy Bates with the Legacy Group of LeaderOne Financial at 817-860-3232 or email Joy: joybates@leader1.com.  

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The Legacy Group of CrossCountry Mortgage

Chad and Joy Bates NMLS #243437

817-860-3232

1205 West Abram St. 

Arlington, TX 76013