The Home Loan Process
Home financing doesn’t need to be complicated. We’ll walk with you … all the way home.
1. Get Pre-Approved
This is the time to get in the know. A pre-approval will give you an advantage when you find your home. We can tell you what you need to get pre-approved, so you know the exact loan amount you qualify for, what your monthly payment will look like, and how much taxes and insurance will be. With a pre-approval, the loan process will be smoother and your offer will be stronger.
2. Loan Application
Your application will provide a complete picture to loan investors of your assets, debts and what you are buying. It will take into account documents such as pay stubs, proof of income, tax returns, employment history, and information on all debts, assets, and sources for down payments. Don’t worry, we will request these documents as applicable for your loan application so that you can be fully prepared.
3. Select Your Program
Fixed rate? Adjustable? FHA? There are multiple loan options that may fit your unique needs and we will help you choose. Are you looking for the consistent rates and payments that a fixed-rate home loan can provide? Do you want the short-term benefits of lower rates that an adjustable-rate mortgage can bring? Our extensive portfolio of loan options means you have more choices to get just what you need.
4. Processing & Underwriting
Your loan has specific investor guidelines that must be met and an underwriter will review your documents to be sure that you meet them. While an underwriter reviews your file an appraisal will be ordered on the home. Additional information may be requested, so don’t panic if you have to turn in more documents, that’s just the underwriter working hard to get your final approval.
5. Loan Approval
Before your loan is approved, you will receive pre-approval and a list of closing conditions that need to be met. These conditions can include verification that your employer is current and proof that homeowner’s insurance has been obtained. Once closing conditions have been satisfied, the underwriter issues a clear to close. Congratulations, your loan has been approved!
6. Close the Loan
With an approved loan, you are on the home-stretch towards closing. The lender will send closing documents to a title company that draws up paperwork and arranges for signing of documents. Once the documents have been signed and funding conditions have been met, the title is recorded and the process is complete. You are now a proud owner of your new home and the keys are yours!
Information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We cannot and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues. *Please visit our Disclosures page for more details for all loan types.