Tag: mortgage lending
Why a pre-approval is essential for smart homebuyers.
“Don’t worry – I’m totally pre-approved!” is something Realtors hear all the time. But then when it comes down to writing an offer on the home of their dreams, they’re exposed when the financing portion of their paperwork comes up. In reality, they may only be pre-qualified, not pre-approved, or maybe they only spoke […]
Trended Credit Data set to impact those applying for a mortgage. But will it help or hurt consumers?
There is a profound change to credit reporting taking place, and it could effect how people qualify for a mortgage. Starting September 2016, Desktop Underwriter Version 10 (DU) will roll out, an automated underwriting system lenders will use to gauge the risk versus “lendability” of consumers applying for a mortgage. The big change with this […]
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