Are you in the market for a housing loan?

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April 12, 2023 | Residential

In most cases, purchasing a home requires undergoing a lengthy loan application process. Typically, it can take around 30 days to secure a mortgage, however, the time frame can vary widely. It can take anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 months to get approved for a home loan.

At present, over 42% of total U.S homeowners used a mortgage to help finance their home, while 48% have used cash. In 2022, 97% of homebuyers put down an average down payment of
6% on their home. Of course, the greater your down payment, the smaller your loan, however, 6% is an acceptable amount for a down payment.

Unless you are purchasing the home in cash, you are going to need to take out a loan.

Because it can take some time to secure the loan, we recommend seeking pre-approval ASAP. You can get pre-approved for a loan even before you find the home you want to buy. Once you get pre-approved for a set amount, your pre-approval will be valid for 60-90 days. When you are pre-approved, a lender has given you conditional loan approval and outlined the designated loan amount, interest rate, and monthly payments. However, the pre-approval doesn’t guarantee that you will be issued the money. Once you are pre-approved for a specific loan, you can still shop around for other lenders until you find a good match. Make sure to review all the criteria and conditions for every type of home loan.

While there are several kinds of loans available to finance the purchase of your home, each loan and lender will require a different set of credentials. Moreover, there are many types of home loans that fall into two categories: conforming or non-conforming. A conforming loan is a conventional mortgage that can be sold to mortgage purchasers like Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. A conforming loan is a more secure option for the lender. This means that they are generally much harder to qualify for, but will charge lower interest rates.

A non-conforming loan is one that doesn’t meet traditional bank standards. Thus, non-conforming loans will typically have more lenient requirements. You can still qualify for a non-conforming loan even if you have a low credit score and bad credit history (including defaults and bankruptcy).

In general, to get pre-approved for a home loan you will need
to show the following information:

Whether you are a first time homebuyer or a seasoned real estate magnate, there are several factors you need to consider. When taking out your first home loan, be sure to understand the difference between the kinds of loans available.

In terms of housing finance options, you can seek a conventional loan, insured loan or a government guaranteed loan. Conventional loans will typically have stricter requirements (and ask for a higher credit score, bigger down payment and so forth) and better terms (lower interest rates, more flexible repayment schedules).

First you have to scour the market to get a sense of what is out there and what kind of market you are entering. This can take months, if not years, especially in a hot market. Before you start your house hunt, try to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a loan to see how much money you can be eligible for.

Home loan interest rates fluctuate depending on certain economic factors. You will want to lock in a rate if the current rates suit your financial situation.

Sometimes you may have to pay an additional fee to lock in a rate, but this may be worth it in the long term. If the rates are good, it may be in your best interest to take out a 15-year-fixed-rate term loan or a 30-year-fixed-rate term loan.

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