With the LOW HOUSE PRICES and LOW INTEREST RATES, Home Affordability is at its Highest ... but Intrest Rates have started inching up in the past few weeks which will directly result in higher payments.
Credit, debt ratios and income are the limiting factors that could be keeping you from taking advantage of these opportunities. The benefits of talking with a qualified mortgage officer and pre-approval are without question. It Saves time, money and most importantly, it removes the uncertainty of not knowing. The direct benefits include:
- Amount the buyer can borrow - as interest rates rise, the amount decreases
- Looking at "Right" homes - price, size, amenities, location
- Find the best loan - interest rate is tied to credit score; do you qualify for the best rate?
- Uncover credit issues early - time to cure possible problems; 90% of credit reports have errors
- Bargaining power - helps negotiate price, terms and timing
- Close quicker - verifications have been made; takes less time to close