FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER
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What to Expect
Buying a new home or property can be an exciting, but sometimes overwhelming process. To help you successfully navigate the home loan process we have summarized it to provide you with a better understanding of what to expect.
Click through below to learn more about each step in the process.


Pre-qualification
What is Pre-Qualification?
It is imperative to be pre-qualified before starting your search for the perfect home. The process for pre-qualification includes a credit check, determining what you can afford and confirming that you have adequate assets for the down payment and closing costs. Once we have reviewed this information, we make sure you meet all the underwriting requirements for the loan. Once you have been pre-qualified, you can shop for a house with more certainty and less anxiety.
All loans are subject to credit and property approval. Other restrictions and limitations may apply.
Pre-Qualification


The Application
All loans are subject to credit and property approval. Other restrictions and limitations may apply.
The Application


Processing
Required Documents
- Current pay stubs for the most recent month (normally 2 pay stubs).
- Most recent monthly bank/asset statements (all pages) to show the funds for the down-payment and closing costs.
- Most recent W-2 Forms (2 years).
- Copy of the Purchase and Sales Agreement and property listing sheet (purchase).
- Copy of property tax bill and home insurance declaration page (refinance)
- Valid photo identification (driver’s license, Passport, etc).
Self-Employed Borrowers (additional documentation)
- Signed personal Federal tax returns – including all schedules (most recent 2 years) and K-1s (if any)
- Business returns (2 years) if own 25% or more of the business
Different programs require varying amounts of documentation. The loan program you select may require more or less documentation. Please contact us for a FREE, no-obligation consultation.
All loans are subject to credit and property approval. Other restrictions and limitations may apply.
Processing


The Appraisal
There are three common approaches to arriving at an estimate of value:
Cost Approach:
This method derives what it would cost to replace the existing improvements as of the date of the appraisal, less any physical deterioration, functional obsolescence, and economic obsolescence.
Comparison Approach:
Uses other ‘bench mark’ properties (comps) of similar size, quality and location that have recently sold to determine value. This is the approach used for residential lending and the approach given most weight determining the final property value.
Income Approach:
This method is used in the appraisal of rental properties and has little use in the valuation of single-family dwellings. This approach provides an objective estimate of what a prudent investor would pay based on the net income the property produces.
All loans are subject to credit and property approval. Other restrictions and limitations may apply.
The Appraisal


Underwriting
All loans are subject to credit and property approval. Other restrictions and limitations may apply.
Underwriting


Closing
At closing you should:
Bring a cashier check for your down payment and closing costs (made payable to you to be signed over at the closing). Personal checks are normally not accepted over certain limits (usually $1000).
Review the final loan Closing Disclosure (CD). Make sure that the interest rate costs and loan terms are what you agreed upon and match up with your initial Loan Estimate (LE). Also, verify that the names and address listed on the loan documents are all accurate.
Be sure to bring valid photo identification to the closing.
Sign the loan documents and take ownership of your new home!
All loans are subject to credit and property approval. Other restrictions and limitations may apply.
Closing
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