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Homeownership 101
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Steps to Homeownership
1.
Pre-qualification
: Homebuyer obtains it from Lender.
2.
Offer
: An offer is placed with the assistance of a Real Estate Agent.
3.
Attorney Review
: Once offer is accepted the review process takes place.
4.
Mortgage Application Submission
: Submitted for processing & underwriting.
5.
Approval:
Underwriter issues approval or commitment.
6.
Title Insurance
: Closing agent orders title insurance.
7.
Conditions
: Approval /Commitment conditions get submitted to underwriter.
8.
Closing
: Closing agent & bank's closing department iron out closing figures.
9.
Closing Funds
: Closing agent communicates to borrower total funds needed.
10.
Closing & Keys
: Loan is funded and homebuyer gets keys.
Rates and Points
30-Year vs. 15-Year
Fixed Rate vs. Adjustable
Mortgage Insurance
Loan Estimator