by kelleyandgrantlaw | Jan 13, 2014 | Finding:
As you’ll see in this video, many of your questions should focus on potential problems and maintenance issues. Does anything need to be replaced? What things require ongoing maintenance like paint, roof, heating and AC, appliances and carpet? Also ask about the...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Jan 13, 2014 | Starting:
Remember these pointers from the video: start by thinking about your situation. Are you ready to buy a home? How much can you afford in a monthly mortgage payment? How much space do you need? What areas of town do you like? After you answer these questions, make a...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Jan 13, 2014 | Starting:
Like the guy in the video says, the two don’t really compare at all. The one advantage of renting is being generally free of most maintenance responsibilities. But by renting, you lose the chance to build equity take advantage of tax benefits and protect...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Jan 13, 2014 | Starting:
As you’ll see in the video, the lenders consider your debt-to-income ratio, which is a comparison of your gross (pre-tax) income to housing and non-housing expenses. Non-housing expenses include such long-term debts as car or student loan payments, alimony, or...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Jan 13, 2014 | Credit:
Watch this video and take a few notes! There are three major credit reporting companies: Equifax – www.equifax.com 1-800-685-1111 Experian – www.experian.com 1-888-397-3742 Trans Union – www.transunion.com 1-800-916-8800 Obtaining your credit history...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Jan 13, 2014 | Credit:
As we show you in this video, a credit bureau score, or “credit score” is a number based upon your credit history that represents the possibility that you will be unable to repay a loan. Lenders use it to determine your ability to qualify for a mortgage...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Jan 13, 2014 | Financing:
Watch this video and it’ll make sense. Pre-qualification is an informal way to see how much you maybe able to borrow. You can be ‘pre-qualified’ over the phone with no paperwork by telling a lender your income, your long-term debts and how large a...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Jan 13, 2014 | Financing:
Watch this video and take a few notes! First, devise a checklist for the information from each lending institution. You should include: the company’s name and basic information the type of mortgage minimum down payment required interest rate and points closing...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Jan 13, 2014 | Title and Closing
For most real estate loans, you will receive a Closing Disclosure 3 business days before loan consummation – which frequently happens at the closing meeting. At the meeting itself, you should receive a copy of your Mortgage Note – your obligation to repay- your...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Jan 13, 2014 | Mortgages:
This video tells you about it all. PMI stands for Private Mortgage Insurance or Insurer. These are privately-owned companies that provide mortgage insurance. They offer both standard and special affordable programs for borrowers. These companies provide guidelines to...
