All Posts Tagged With: "preapprove"
What Is A Mortgage Pre-Approval?
“Loan pre-approval” is best described as a process where a buyer sits down with a lender before entering the marketplace or buying a home to determine how much he or she can afford to borrow. Loan pre-approval practices vary among lenders. Most pre-approvals are free, but there is sometimes a small charge. A pre-approval should [...]
28Aug2008 | Peter G. Miller | 0 comments | Continued
How Do Pre-Approval Letters Impact Real Estate Bargaining?
Given a choice between a prospective buyer with a pre-approval letter and a buyer without such a letter, a seller knows that the first purchaser has met with a lender, discussed loan options, and probably had a credit check. The result is that the first buyer represents less risk than the second one. If offers [...]
28Aug2008 | Peter G. Miller | 0 comments | Continued
What does “pre-qualify” mean in terms of a mortgage?
The term “pre-qualify” does not have a standard definition. In some cases, a “pre-qualification” with Lender Jones is the same thing as a “pro-approval” with Lender Smith — but only sometimes. In general terms, a “pre-qualification” means a lender feels you can borrow a given amount under the rules for a particular loan program. You [...]
27Aug2008 | Peter G. Miller | 0 comments | Continued
What does “pre-qualify” mean in terms of a mortgage?
The term “pre-qualify” does not have a standard definition. In some cases, a “pre-qualification” with Lender Jones is the same thing as a “pro-approval” with Lender Smith — but only sometimes. In general terms, a “pre-qualification” means a lender feels you can borrow a given amount under the rules for a particular loan program. You [...]
27Aug2008 | Peter G. Miller | 0 comments | Continued
