Four Major Milestones to Get a Home Loan
There’s a lot to do when you get a mortgage loan. You wouldn’t be looking up loan information if you could get a loan in one day by filling out a simple application. We do most of the heavy lifting for you, so you can concentrate on what’s important — preparing to move into your new home or saving money. We break down the loan process into four major milestones.
Step One: Decide How Much You Can Afford
A couple of factors determine this amount. What kind of monthly payment are you looking for? What is the maximum you can borrow from a lender, given your income and credit history? Use the calculators on our website to determine your monthly payment amount. We’ll also help you through different scenarios by asking a few simple questions. Because lender guidelines are fairly standard, we can give you a good idea of how much you can borrow after a short conversation.
Step Two: Pre-Qualify For Your Loan
This is where the process really begins, and you save the most money. You will provide information on your current job, assets, and residence history. We pull your credit score and report. We will review this info then give you a letter of pre-qualification. Your real estate agent should use the pre-qual (as they may call it) to make the best offer on the home you choose. The pre-qual letter gives you buying clout! While you’re looking for a new home with your REALTOR™, we find the best program for you.
Step Three: Apply For Your Loan
Once you have made an offer and the sellers have accepted, it’s time to complete the loan application. Applying for a loan couldn’t get much easier; you can apply online. At the end of this step, we will order an appraisal of your new home.
Step Four: Funding
Your and the seller’s REALTOR® will coordinate to decide on a title company to handle the funding of your loan. We’ll work with this company to ensure the papers your lender needs are in order, and you’ll probably likely sign all these papers at their office. We do all the work to coordinate with the title company on your date to close. Since you won’t need to worry about these details, you get to concentrate on the move, painting, carpet, and the fun parts of moving into your new house.
You’ve answered a few questions, provided lots of information, applied, and Before you know it, you’re moving in! Waterside Mortgage is in the business of loans; you’re not — so we take care of the details. Doesn’t that sound nice?
Waterside Mortgage is a residential lender helping clients with the purchase and refinance transactions in the state of Georgia. We can help you get pre-approved and guide you through the four major milestones to close on your home. Complete the inquiry form online, and Victor Nassar will contact you promptly.
Victor Nassar is the contributing author from Waterside Mortgage, the exclusive provider in Atlanta for Mortgage Services on NewtoAtlanta.com.