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Does anyone have any advice on putting a house under contract that is listed on the MLS?
Should I be getting a pre-approval and making offers as an indi...
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Hi BP! I’m actively searching for my first investment property. I will be seeking a bank loan to purchase the property and I’m wondering when would be a good time to get a pre-approval letter. I haven’t narrowed down ...
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Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is an important step in the home-buying process, as it gives you an idea of how much you can afford to spend on a home and can help you stand out in a competitive market.Here's how ...
I've been asking questions and getting much appreciated help,thanks for the love you guys!!Now I recently asked if I should get pre-approved before making an offer to an agent on a property for a flip? I'm mostly gett...
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Hi Everyone,I am purchasing an investment property in Vermont and the listed price is $79,000. I analyzed the deal and want to offer $70,000. I am pre-approved for $85000. Should I have the pre-approval letter list $7...
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Hi,
Is there a difference between a pre-qual and pre-approval letter. Do agents care if I have a pre-qual letter vs pre-approval letter when submitting an offer? I am confused - getting different answers from peopl...
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Hey guys, I'm currently reading and learning about real estate and even though I feel I am still about 8 months away from actually looking for a property I wanted to know, since I might look into conventional financin...
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We're in the process of buying our very first home. It's residential only. We had put an offer on a house, had an inspection done, and essentially decided to back out of the house due to the results of inspection. ...
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I'm experienced with buying residential properties and working with lenders but I'm looking at a 6 flat in Illinois and want to make an offer. The broker is telling me they need a pre-approval from a lender to make an...
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Hello everyone! My question is pretty simple and straight forward. How long do lenders typically honor a Pre-qualification? I plan on using either an FHA or a VA loan when I get home from overseas in about 2 months to...