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Finding the mortgage that is right for you can be overwhelming. With so many lenders to choose from, it is difficult to know if you are receiving the best possible quotes. Minnesota Mortgage Alliance alleviates these concerns by providing you with a quick and easy application that immediately connects you with over 700 local lenders that will compete for your business to give you the best possible personalized quotes.
Minnesota Mortgage Alliance also provides you with the information you need to make the decisions that are best for you. Review this informative guide and then fill out your quick and easy application with confidence.
1. What do lenders consider when looking at my mortgage application?
Although lenders consider many factors, they typically focus on the following main areas:
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Income to Debt Ratio: The money you make minus the bills you pay to determine how much you can afford on a mortgage each month.
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Assets: The amount of money you have to cover the costs of buying a home.
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Credit: If you have met your other financial obligations the lender can better predict the repayment your mortgage.
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Property: The home you want to purchase needs to have enough value to act as collateral for the mortgage.
2. Why should I get pre-approved for a mortgage?
Pre-approval give you a price range while looking for a home by considering the following areas: debt to income ratio, assets, credit and property. This also gives you a loan commitment from your mortgage company and shows sellers that you are a qualified buyer. The process is the same as a typical mortgage application but your application does not include the property information.
3. What if I have had problems with my credit?
Your credit history is only one of many factors in qualifying for a loan and will not prevent you from getting a mortgage. There are many loan options available, which you will receive by filling out a quick and easy application.
4. What is the minimum down payment on a home?
There are many
mortgage options available that require little or no down payment.
Although many people believe 20% must be put down on a home, this is
simply not true. The high price of homes today would make purchasing
nearly impossible for many people thus most lenders have a variety of
low-down-payment options available.
Find loan options that are available to you by filling out this
quick and easy application.
5. How much will I have to pay for closing costs?
Closing costs are determined based on the lender, mortgage type, purchase contract, location and other factors. Typically they include the following:
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Lender fees: You may be charged by your mortgage company for expenses related to making the loan, an appraisal fee, a credit report fee, origination points and discount points.
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Third party fees: Services not provided by your lender including the settlement fee, title insurance and attorney’s fees.
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Prepaid items: Your lender may need to receive the following mortgage costs in advance including pre-paid interest, hazard insurance and deposits to set up an escrow account.
6. Would a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate loan be better for me?
Most mortgage loans have either a fixed interest rate or an adjustable interest rate.
Fixed-rate Mortgage: The interest rate never changes and your payments remain stable throughout the life of your loan. This is a good option is you plan to stay in your home long term and are buying at a time when rates are relatively low.
Adjustable-rate
Mortgage (ARM): The interest rate changes at regular intervals, usually
once a year, based on a market index formula. Most adjustments are made
after an initial fixed period, usually spanning three months to ten
years. This is a good option if you plan to move before your adjustment
begins or if you are buying at time when rates are relatively high.
Learn about current rates throughout Minnesota and Minneapolis to find
out what option is best for you by filling a quick
and easy application.
7. What will be included in my mortgage payments?
Your mortgage payments will most likely include the following:
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Principal: The amount remaining on your loan
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Interest: The cost of borrowing money
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Taxes: Amount determined by the local government
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Insurance: Protects the owner and the lender from losses caused by fire and other natural hazards
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