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The Importance of Getting Pre-Approved.

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To know the importance of getting pre-approved means that before you begin the exciting process of looking for a home, you need to connect with a local mortgage lender. A trusted mortgage lender can then begin the process of getting you pre approved.

 

Why should I get pre approved first?

There are several reasons it’s critical to be pre approved before looking for a home.

First, most realtors won’t show you houses until you have an approval letter from a bank. Second, a mortgage lender will be able to discuss with you how much home your family can afford. Even if there are issues with your credit, a local lender will be able to sit down with you and formulate a strategy to help you become mortgage ready.

 

What does getting pre approved mean?

Getting pre approved by a mortgage banker ensures you that you can afford the home you choose.

Whether you’re in need of an FHA, VA, USDA or conventional loan, they all work the same in Kansas and Missouri and you’ll need to be pre approved.

The process of getting pre approved only takes a few minutes. Your mortgage banker will run your credit and determine your debt to income ratios. This ratio is based off of how much income is coming in vs. how much is going out for bills each month.

 

In order for us to complete this process, we ask that you bring the following along:

-Last year’s tax return

-Recent bank statement(s)

-Recent pay stub(s)

 

Once a pre approval letter has been issued, we look forward to building a relationship with you and staying in touch during your house hunt. For any questions or for more information about getting pre approved, contact Darren Copeland at Midwest VA Loans today and we really hope we helped you understand The Importance of Getting Pre-Approved.

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

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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

That is correct. I do not waste my time if the buyer can not come back with a local preapproval letter from major lenders. 

May 19, 2015 04:25 AM
Rob Marken
Bend River Realty - Bend, OR
25+ years experience in Bend

Great blog! Getting preapproved is so important. It really helps buyers narrow down their search based on what they can afford. Thanks for sharing. 

May 19, 2015 04:27 AM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

If the buyer isn't committed to the most basic part of the home buying process, getting pre-approved, I can't get too committed either.

May 19, 2015 04:58 AM
Darren Copeland
Leader One Financial - Lee's Summit, MO
Darren Copeland

Thanks Sam, Rob, & Richard!  We know that having a pre-approved buyer show up on  your doorstep is a great way to convince realtors you know what you're doing!

May 19, 2015 05:27 AM
David Alan Baker | Laveen & South Phoenix Realtor
Keller Williams Realty Phoenix - Laveen, AZ
Your local Expert

Always good to put the horse before the cart, it runs better that way.

May 19, 2015 05:41 AM
Bill Reddington
Re/max By The Sea - Destin, FL
Destin Florida Real Estate

A pre approved letter is ceryainly a necessity. Just read a statistic that said in Florida only 62% of mortgage application end up closing. Pretty scary number. Wonder how many were preapproved.

May 19, 2015 06:19 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Darren Copeland wish all the buyers understood the importance of pre-approval! 

May 19, 2015 02:00 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Yes a pre-approval is key. We can't submit any offers without one, so it would stink for a buyer to find a home they LOVE and lose it because someone else was ready before they were.

May 19, 2015 08:05 PM
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Preapproval is key... And if there is more than one buyer involved, a thorough conversation about what you "want" to afford is also a good idea.  Go to the next step of looking at homes only when you clearly understand the financial piece.

May 19, 2015 09:28 PM
Susan Nealey
Coldwell Banker Realty - Annapolis, MD
No Pressure! Ever!

There is nothing worse than having a buyer fall in love with a house they cannot afford.  Getting them back to earth and facing reality about what they can afford then becomes almost overwhelming.

May 19, 2015 09:50 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Darren Copeland A preapproval shows a commitment on the buyers part to purchase a home.

May 19, 2015 10:10 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Friendly and informative this post and host is....thank you

May 19, 2015 11:25 PM
Darren Copeland
Leader One Financial - Lee's Summit, MO
Darren Copeland

Thanks for all the great comments!  We really appreciate to see realtors who know that pre-approval is the best for everyone in a deal.

May 19, 2015 11:34 PM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

I advise my clients that they need to get pre approved prior to start looking for homes. I let them know that if they are pre approved that their offer will be more appealling to a seller. In this aggressive sellers market it is important that they do this step first.

May 20, 2015 12:42 AM
Darren Copeland
Leader One Financial - Lee's Summit, MO
Darren Copeland

Right on Sussie! You're the kind of realtor that we love to work with!

May 20, 2015 12:46 AM