If you are thinking of purchasing a home, it only makes sense to negotiate from the strongest position possible. When either buying a new home or refinancing your current home, knowing your options as they pertain to your specific situation is extremely critical. When purchasing a new home, there are many things you can do to make sure that the Seller is comfortable with your offer, this is especially critical if you are competing with another buyer. When refinancing your current home, you must make sure you are informed of all your options and do not get caught in the trap of excessive costs and pre-payment penalties.
The vast majority of Home Buyer's and Home Owners today go about the process of acquiring a new mortgage entirely wrong, putting themselves at an overwhelming disadvantage.
What we have found is that those buyers are usually great buyers, qualified buyers in fact who just feel like obtaining mortgage approval is no problem and are simply not worried about getting approved. Even though they are most likely correct and will be ultimately approved for there new mortgage, it is critical in the Buying process that we are prepared to present ourselves to the Seller's in the best possible financial light.
Lastly, from a cost savings perspective…
As a prospective purchaser, it makes all the more sense to start the financing as soon as possible so you can get a firm handle on interest rates, mortgage options, mortgage payments and closing costs. If you do this all before you find your new home, you will be better prepared to structure your contract appropriately, as well as potentially saving yourself hundreds of dollars. Buyers who get themselves in a situation of being under strict time constraints often make poor choices which can cost them thousands!
The lending environment is very dynamic and due to the ever changing rates and loan structure that change sometimes daily, please contact us first. Once we hear from you we can then direct you towards the best lender depending on your specific needs. |