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First National Bank of Orwell Lindsey Wing

Community Bank N.A. David Carrabino

Community Bank N.A. David Carrabino

lwing@fnborwell.com

802.897.2265

NMLS: 491711

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David Carrabino, PrimeLending

Community Bank N.A. David Carrabino

Community Bank N.A. David Carrabino

Community Bank N.A. David Carrabino

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 802-282-8367 

NMLS:  38819

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Homebridge Financial Henry Rackliff

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802.388.4481

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Vermont State Employees Credit Union (VSECU) - Michelle Duprey

Homebridge Financial Henry Rackliff

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Vermont State Employees Credit Union (VSECU) - Michelle Duprey

Vermont State Employees Credit Union (VSECU) - Michelle Duprey

Vermont State Employees Credit Union (VSECU) - Michelle Duprey

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Pre-qualifed vs. Pre-Approved. What's the Difference?

What can you afford? Know before you start.

If you're a first-time home buyer,  you  may have already been advised  to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before you begin shopping. But what's the difference?

 

Pre-qualification:

A mortgage pre-qualification is the initial step of the loan process. You provide the bank or lending institution with basic information including your income, assets, and liabilities or debts. The bank will assess your overall credit score by running a soft inquiry credit check which won't negatively affect your credit. If you qualify for a loan, the lender will issue a pre-qualification letter stating the loan amount you are pre-qualified for.


Just because you have a pre-qualification letter does not mean you will actually be approved for a mortgage loan. The bank does not verify any of the information you've provided to them during the prequalification phase. They simply give you an estimation of what you could be approved for subject to further verification. You can get prequalified before you begin shopping for a home or once you've identified a home you recently got under contract to purchase. 


Pre-Approval:

Getting preapproved for a mortgage is the next step in the lending process and is much more involved. You will complete a mortgage application and provide proof of employment or income among other things. The lender then conducts a much deeper review of your financial history including a hard inquiry to credit report to see your full credit history which impacts your overall credit score. and From there the lender will provide you with a conditional loan offer stating the loan amount you are approved for, the interest rate, and other terms of the loan. If agreed, the bank will issue a formal preapproval letter.


It's important to note that the loan amount you are approved for may change from your initial pre-qualification amount. The more accurate you are with the information you provide during your pre-qualification, the higher the likelihood that you will be approved for the loan.


Do I need to be pre-qualified or pre-approved before I can see property?

Being pre-approved or pre-qualified for a mortgage loan is not a requirement to begin shopping, but can make the shopping process easier.  In a competitive market, it's helpful to have at minimum, a pre-qualification letter.  Submitting an offer with a pre-qualification letter shows the seller that you have started the loan process and are more likely to be approved for a loan compared to a prospective buyer that has not been pre-qualified, potentially increasing the chances your offer is accepted.


A pre-approval letter will send an even stronger statement to the seller because you have been conditionally approved. This shortens the timeline for the loan process and demonstrates that you are a qualified buyer. If you're starting the home buying process, it's helpful to start conducting your due diligence on the various types of financing available for real estate and what it takes to get approved for a loan. Then speak with your local banker or a mortgage broker to see which loan program may be best for you.


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