Here are some simple preparations steps that will make the process of obtaining your home mortgage loan go more smoothly and with less chance of missing out on the loan because of missing information.
In order for a home mortgage loan to go smoothly through the process of application, documentation and closing, certain tasks must be accomplished to the satisfaction of the lender. There are a number of these tasks that can and should be completed before even looking for a property that will become a dream house. If you clean up your credit report, as needed, for instance, this process can take several weeks. If you have accomplished this task before your credit is checked by the lender, it will present a much cleaner picture and you loan is more likely to be approved.
Check your credit report
Because many of the qualification points for your home mortgage loan depend upon the credit score or credit history attached to the borrower, it is important to know precisely what entries appear on each of the credit reports from the three major credit reporting agencies–credit bureaus. It has been said that as many as 80% of all credit reports contain inaccuracies at some level. Allow time to receive, review and correct such inaccuracies. It can smooth the processing time on your loan and can save you thousands of dollars over the course of the loan.
Decide how much house you can afford
Before settling on a house or applying for a home mortgage loan, you may want to become pre-qualified. This process will tell you how much you can afford according to the lender, but beyond that, you are the best person to determine how much you should be paying for the home. This will depend upon such features as your career path, where you want to live, whether or not you plan to raise a family, or alternatively how soon your family will be leaving the next. It is always better to be conservative when choosing the size of the house you purchase.
Decide on rates and terms
Before obtaining a home mortgage loan, you should prepare yourself with an understanding of typical interest rates and loan terms so that you are prepared to not only comprehend what the words mean, but realize the dollars and cents costs of your various options. For example, do you want a 15 year loan with monthly payments somewhat higher but a shorter payoff time, or would you be better served with a 30 year loan? Does a fixed rate mortgage work with your budget, or do you need the flexibility of an interest only loan for a time? Do you have the self-discipline to work with a more flexible loan schedule?
Pick a broker
Another project that you will need to complete while getting ready to apply for your home mortgage loan is selecting a loan broker. There is a wide variety in the knowledge and experience base of available loan broker. Of course, you will want select the best credentialed broker at the lowest cost for you. Checking reputation, experience and professional attitude of your short list of brokers can occupy a considerable amount of time.
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How do I build a successful career as a good mortgage loan officer in a down housing market?I have recently become a mortgage loan officer in the DFW area. There is not a lot of experience in my office. Any advice where I can get assistance to survive this market? I would be happy to learn how to close at least one loan per month then build from there. Thanks for your assistance.
If you are both going to be on the loan, then both incomes will count. Critereia for a mortgage is dependent on the following:
* Credit Score – there are 3 credit bureaus and this thing called a FICO (Fair Issac) score. The closer your score is to 850 the easier the loan is to get and the better rate (lower interest) you will be offered.
* Debt to income ratio. If you earn $1,000 a month and have $750 per month in bills to pay, it will be tougher. Banks/mortgage companies like debt to income to be less than 50%, and would prefer 30% area.
* Don't be getting new loans and don't apply for new credit until after you have purchased your new home. These "inquiries" will bring down your credit score.
Look up your credit online now. You can get it done very inexpensively and know where you stand.
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Mortgage Loan officers do not make anything from the SALE of a home. They make a certain percentage of the amount of the mortgage loan on the PURCHASE of a house.
The percentage of commission varies from state to state and from lender to lender.
I can tell you from my own personal experience.
First off, modifying your mortgage is a very difficult thing to do. Forget what the media and all these other yahoos are saying about the government's modification act. Most banks are not willing to modify your mortgage without putting up a fight.
Why? Because it costs them money to do it. Most mortgages are sold off to someone else after you take out the loan, but the original bank still acts as the servicer. They receive a percentage from the buyer of your mortgage to handle the payments and record keeping.
When something complex as a loan modification is requested, any profits they would make disappear and as such they are reluctant to do it.
The media and the banks themselves don't tell you this of course.
First-expect to hire a lawyer or get a legal aid lawyer. Most banks will not take you seriously unless you have a legal mouthpiece going to bat for you. Having a lawyer shows you mean business and just are not some schlub looking for a handout.
If you try to do it yourself, expect to be jerked around for months only to be told it can't be done and by the way we're starting foreclosure proceedings, which will only make the modification even more difficult.
The bank will not talk to you unless you are delinquent. And this is where time is of the essence-if you're very late with your payments and they have'nt started legal proceedings it makes the process much easier. Once legal proceedings start, then it becomes difficult if not impossible to complete the modification because now the courts will be involved.
Second-you will be expected to make your new payments ON TIME if you do receive the modification. The bank will not care how you accomplish this. You will be told that the first 3 payments or such MUST BE ON TIME OR THE AGREEMENT IS NULL AND VOID.
Keep in mind whatever agreement you agree to will only stall the inevitable. Eventually over time your payments will return slowly back to where they originally were. The original terms and payments will not go away. ALL A MODIFICATION DOES IS LOWER YOUR PAYMENT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME UNTIL YOU CAN GET BACK ON YOUR FEET.
Third-If you feel you can't keep up with the payments at any time now or in the future, consider selling the home while you can or give it back to the bank. It may seem difficult but it's a far better option than having it being taken away from you. Also note that if you file for chapter 7 bankruptcy, don't sign a reaffirmation of your loan. That way if you need to walk away you won't be held liable for whatever is still owed.
Fourth-I can't empathize this enough: NEVER, EVER, LET ANYONE TALK YOU INTO BUYING YOUR TITLE OR ASKING FOR MONEY TO REARRANGE YOUR LOAN. IT WILL BE A SCAM I ASSURE YOU AND YOU WILL STILL BE LEFT HOLDING THE BAG.
I hope this helps you and don't believe Obama and his socialist bullshit. What I told you is the reality and what the government says is fantasy.
Good luck!
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Yes it is. In fact, it is common these days. It will all depend on what type of loan you are going for, and what type of collections you have. If you owe 200 bucks to a phone company from a year or two ago, it isn't as big of a deal to the lenders as owing 5,000 in back child support…. they do whatever makes sense…
Comment back on what type, how old, and total number of collection accounts, as well as a total dollar amount and I will tell you how your chances look…
Simply put the loan officer will get paid either three ways:
1. You pay him origination points
2. The lender will pay him
3. A combination of 1 and 2
For anyone to come here and tell you that only one or two ways is the right way or how much of % should be paid is completely wrong.
Each state is different on how much on an average a borrower will pay on origination points.
In order for you to find out how the loan officer is chargin your, look at the Good Faith Estimate.
If you are paying for origination points up front, you may be getting a better rate than having the lender pay the loan officer for his commission. Although you could be getting charge at both ends.
Look carefully at the Good Faith Estimate.
In an interest-only loan or mortgage the borrower only pays interest each month. This makes it cheaper than a conventional mortgage, in which part of each month's payment goes towards the principal and part goes towards interest. These loans have become popular because the monthly payments are lower, allowing borrowers to afford a larger home.
However, these loans can be dangerous, especially in a down housing market. The interest rates are generally fixed for the first 1, 3 or 5 years. After that, they convert to a conventional loan, with a higher monthly payment. Most borrowers take on these loans because they assume they will sell the home before the interest rate increases. In a down market, they may not be able to sell. If they cannot afford the increased payment, they may have to default on the loan, and foreclose on the home. So, when the rate starts to adjust, you would need to refinance again. And, either get a fixed or another interest only adjustable. And, yes, I do believe you mean ARM. Although, if you have extra money every so often, you can pay down the principal in extra payments.
I really suggest looking around at different careers websites, such as monster.com, in addition to checking out our careers page (I’m an employee of Quicken Loans).
Don’t worry about your lack of experience. At many mortgage companies, including Quicken Loans, no lending experience is not a problem.
In addition to on-going training, all new mortgage bankers attend five weeks of industry-leading training. We’ve been hiring 200+ new mortgage bankers a month for the past few months and we consider candidates with various work backgrounds and experiences.
I’ve included a link to our mortgage banker careers page that has more information, but if you have any questions feel free to contact me through my profile.
One thing, we only hire for employment in Detroit, Cleveland, and Scottdale, Arizona.
Good luck!