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How Do I Get a Home Loan

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How Do I Get a Home Loan is a great question to ask when you're thinking about purchaseing a home. everyone needs to know where to start and finding out how you begin the home loan process is the best place to start.

  • Finding a local Lender. How Do I Get a Mortgage

This is quite possible the most important part of getting started.  As you proceed onward in the mortgage process you're going to need to provide a bunch of financial documents and I don't know about you but providing those to someone who is a complete stranger to me seems a bit sketchy.  If you choose a local lender in your area, (if you're in Lee's Summit, MO you can choose us: KC Loan Tips!) We love telling people about this because we love getting to know our clients! 

  • Get Pre-Approved or Pre-Qualified.

The second step in asking the question How Do I Get a Home Loan is to get pre-approved or pre-qualfied with your local lender.  This is a simple process where you'll provide your financial information to your lender and they will calculate how much you can afford to purchase a home for, in other words they'll figure out how much you qualify for in your home loan or mortgage.  This way you know what price range to look at when you're out on the house hunt!  This usually involves filling out an application, either in person, over the phone, or what's most common for us: applying online.

  • Get Your Paperwork Together.

The next step once you've gotten pre-approved and have started the house search is to start gathering the documents that you'll need to use to prove your income and taxes to your mortgage lender. You'll need to verify all the information that you provided in your pre-approval application and also have your credit checked at this time.  So be ready when your mortgage lender asks  you for a bunch of documents. 

IF you have more questions related to How Do I Get a Home Loan or any other mortgage related questions connect with us socially below or call us at (816)268-4025 or check out our Mortgage 101 series on YouTube.

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Darren Copeland | Home Loans | Lee's Summit MODarren Copeland, Vice President LeaderOne Financial

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David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

First step is to make sure you have your items ready and dont forget to call or go online to apply lol

Aug 29, 2014 01:52 AM
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Darren,

This is essential when looking for a home to buy, to get pre-approved and pre-qualified. When the right home comes along at the right price, they usually don't last long and you won't have time later on to wait for an approval letter to submit the offer. Have it on hand when looking and you will increase your chances to getting the offer accepted first.

Aug 29, 2014 02:00 AM
Darren Copeland
Leader One Financial - Lee's Summit, MO
Darren Copeland

You're right Sarah, no one likes loosing out because they didn't have their stuff together at the right time!

Aug 29, 2014 02:15 AM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

Great post you are right the approval is the first step for home buyer's in the home buying process. Thanks for sharing have a great weekend.

Aug 29, 2014 02:30 AM
Brian Sharkey
SharkeyRE LLC - Singer Island, FL
SharkeyRE

Great Post Darren! Applying online is so easy for the customer and realtors as well. Nothing better than having a customer with all their paper work together! :)

Sep 03, 2014 01:35 AM
Darren Copeland
Leader One Financial - Lee's Summit, MO
Darren Copeland

I totally agree Brian!  We love our online application and try to use it as much as possible, but we also love meeting with clients to show them our faces! Thanks!

Sep 03, 2014 02:48 AM