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A Home of Your Own
Renting can have its advantages when you take your first steps toward independence, including fewer unexpected expenses, while you learn to manage your finances. There may, however, come a time in your life when homeownership is the better choice for you and your family.
There are many advantages to owning your own home, such as stability, inflation protection, possible tax advantages and most importantly, freedom of expression.
The question is why pay someone else’s mortgage when you can invest in a home of your very own?
Getting Started
Your Goals
Whether you’ve already found the perfect home or are just beginning to think about buying, now’s the time to talk with a professional you can trust. Let’s chat so I can understand your unique situation and guide you to the right financing for you.
Know Where You Stand
Let’s run the numbers now so you know the details from your credit report and can shop with confidence.
No-Surprise Closings
We understand this isn’t just a loan – it’s a major life event! You need a lender who’s as committed to a smooth closing as you are. There will be lots of forms, appraisals, etc – but don’t worry, that’s why you’ll have our entire team helping you get to closing.
Questions to Ask Your Loan Originator
- Do you have in-house decision-makers to approve my loan?
- Are you able to check rates for me with multiple banks?
- Do you offer numerous different loan programs?
- Are you licensed through NMLS?
Buying a new home is exciting but it can also be stressful and complicated---it doesn't need to be. The key to eliminating the anxiety is having a team of professionals helping you along the way.
Where do you start? In order to make a wise decision you will want to know what finances are available before you fall in love with a house. At Integrity Home Mortgage Corporation, I have many loan programs to choose from. I'll use this advantage to get you pre-approved with a mortgage that fits your specific goals and needs.
First I’ll gather some basic information about you, the type of home you’re looking for, your credit, and your employment. I’ll then analyze this information and pre-qualify you for a mortgage up to a set amount and tell you which loan programs you’re likely to qualify for. This pre-qualification process costs you nothing but gives valuable information so that you are able to begin shopping with your real estate agent. Need an agent of your own? Ask me and I’ll put you in touch with some tremendous professionals you can trust. Remember, your realtor and I are your team of experts; put us to good use.
The dollar figure I’ll quote you will tell you how large the loan is that you can qualify for and the equivalent monthly payments. Only you can determine how much you can afford – by looking at your monthly spending habits. Keep in mind, any down payment you’ve saved will give you spending power beyond the mortgage that you qualify for. With the pre-qualification letter you can begin to look for a new home with confidence.
When you find a home, your realtor will assist you in negotiating an offer with the best price and terms. You may want to require the seller to pay some of your closing costs. Give me a call as soon as the offer is accepted so that my team and I can look at rate options and begin coordinating your loan process. We will keep you informed every step of the way.
Your next decision will be who to invite to your first party at your NEW home.
