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Should I find a house in Vernon BC or mortgage first?
December 10, 2014
Question:
We are looking for a house in the Vernon BC and surrounding areas and want to know what we should be doing, finding the mortgage or the house first?
Answer:
When you’re house hunting, it’s a great idea to know the amount of mortgage you qualify for, your monthly payments, and that your interest rate will be held for a specified period of time i.e. 120 days. This way you can shop within your price range, you don’t have to worry about rates rising, and both realtors and sellers will know you are a serious buyer.
Be realistic in what you can afford and make sure the mortgage amount is comfortable for you. It is best to keep in mind that not all pre-approvals are the same, and that a pre-approval is not a mortgage approval. Some are just a simple rate guarantee subject to conditions and a later approval.
For a full pre-approval you need to submit your application and documentation so the lender can qualify you, and even then you want to have a financing condition in your purchase offer because your property will need to be assessed by your lender.
Be sure to not make significant changes after getting the pre-approval i.e. changing jobs, adding debt or missing payments, co-signing another loan, or using your down payment money.
For Expert Advice, Contact …
Dawn Stephanishin, AMP
Mortgage Broker
www.dawnstephanishin.com
4705B - 29 Street, Vernon, BC
250-503-8788