Pre-Qualification

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Pre-Qualification or Pre-Approval – The Duvall Group

Mar 1 2022

Anne-g

MARCH 2022 Pre-Qualification or Pre-Approval Many buyers shop for a home with a Pre-Qualification or Pre-Approval, thinking these will give them an advantage in the buying process. That may be true, but an Underwritten Pre-Approval... »
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How To Buy A Home With Little Or No Money Down!

May 17 2017

Brian McMahon

One of the major reasons potential home buyers stay out of the real estate market is the affordability of down payment and closing costs. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial purchases... »
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Can Your Children Impact Your VA Loan?

Oct 26 2016

Chapman Lending Team

Believe it or not but having a child or children can have an affect on your VA home loan. There are 3 main areas that can have a huge affect on whether or... »
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Home Buying Secrets – Off-Season Home Shopping

Oct 19 2016

Homebridge

While spring and summer are traditionally the times when people look to buy a home, there are many reasons why some buyers don’t begin their search until the warm weather subsides and the leaves... »
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Don’t Let Colder Temps Cause Your Home Ownership Dreams To Hibernate

Oct 12 2016

Homebridge

Historically, summer is the time when most people are looking to buy and sell real estate. As you may have heard, there was an unexpected and significant drop in rates this summer, which was... »
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How do I get my VA Loan Certificate of Eligibility?

Oct 10 2016

Chapman Lending Team

How do I get my VA Loan Certificate of Eligibility? A good lender will get it for you! After establishing that you are eligible for a VA Loan, you will receive your Certificate of... »
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5 Reasons Your Real Estate Agent Wants You To Be Pre-Approved

Jun 8 2016

Candy Williams

When you call your agent for the first time to ask about a home you’re interested in, they’ll probably ask you several questions to get to know you better. The most important question... »
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Coming Clean On Your Mortgage

Sep 29 2015

Homebridge

Speed is key in today’s real estate market. In many parts of the country, the number of desirable homes for sale is limited. Unlike what happens at your local supermarket, you can’t bet on... »
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Four New Year’s Resolutions for Your Money

Jan 14 2015

Homebridge

Four key financial resolutions for 2015: 1. Save more. Resolve to put more money into your savings and/or investment accounts. This boosts your financial security, giving you money for your kids' college educations and weddings,... »
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Boo! Don’t be scared of home ownership!

Oct 27 2014

Homebridge

Are you frightened of buying a home? Regardless of if the home you’re looking to purchase is haunted (which may actually add value to it) or not, buying a home can be a scary... »
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Five Tips To Get Your Financial House In Order Before You Start Looking For A Home

Aug 4 2014

Homebridge

Homebridge’s key mission is to simplify the mortgage process for everyone involved. A big part of that is educating borrowers so that when the time is right, they’re prepared and the mortgage process... »
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Approval Express – What a Pre-Approval Means

Jun 24 2014

Roy Dunn

One of first questions home buyers ask as they start shopping for a home loan is, “How much money can I expect to qualify for?” The nightmare is for you to find the... »
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Home Buying Basics: Getting Pre-Approved

May 23 2014

Homebridge

In a another blog post we discussed getting no-obligation pre-qualification before you start looking to purchase a home. Why is that important? Among other things, a pre-qualification shows Realtors® and homeowners that you’re... »
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Is now the right time to buy? YES! No? Maybe?!?

Apr 28 2014

Homebridge

If you saw the press release by Zillow recently in the Wall Street Journal, then you know that, at least according to Zillow, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate recently dipped down to 4.2%.... »
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Credit Scores: The Mystery and Myths

Mar 21 2014

Joseph May

If you are planning on buying a home, it is important to understand that today more than ever your credit scores have a large impact on both your ability to secure a mortgage... »
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Why should you get pre-qualified before going out and looking at homes?

Feb 28 2014

Homebridge

The path to homeownership can be an easy one, if you take the right steps. The more prepared you are at the start, the easier it will be for you to find and... »
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