Alert for Home Buyers: Mortgages are Available in Stockton and Lodi
There has been a great deal of specualtaion that banks are not lending that is simply not true. Despite all the news about foreclosures and home values and the down turn in the real estate market these days, Buyers in an excellent position to buy. Lower home prices and low interest rates are enabling First Time Home Buyers and those searching for their dream home. For those looking to buy, this is a great time to find that home in Stockton and Lodi.. This past week mortgage rates have fallen to record lows. A 30-year fixed rate averages about 4.69% and the 15-year fixed rate is at about 4.13%. The adjustable 5-year is at about 3.84%.
Qualifying
Issues for qualifying are:
- Employment history
- Cash available for closing and the source of those funds
- Credit history
With our new process we try to eliminate paper work not create it! Documentation generally needed include the following:
- A current pay stub from borrower's employer.
- W2's from the borrower's employer—most recent two years.
- Written verification of employment from the employer (lenders request this information directly from employer).
Verification of Funds to CloseCash and cash equivalents, such as stocks and bonds, as well as equity ownership in other assets, such as real estate. Some or all of these assets may be used for the down payment and for paying the loan closing costs. These assets will need to be validated before the final credit decision can be rendered. There are several ways this can be done:
- Borrowers may provide a copy or the last 3 months of bank depository or investment company statements.
- Written verification of deposit from the depository institution. This information would be transmitted directly to the institution(s).
- For a purchase, a copy of the sales contract on any real estate to be sold.
Some or all of the above may be used or needed in order to verify the funds to close.
If you are refinancing you will need enough reserves to pay your mortgage, insurance and taxes for approximately 3 months.
Credit ReportCredit reporting agencies have access to central repositories that collect, store and report credit obligations and pay records on most consumers. Have any collections, judgements, liens, repossessions or foreclosures been reported? These items are all covered in a full report. The report will assist us in getting you the best loan.
Property Value ConfirmationThe security or collateral for residential mortgages is real property. Appraisals use three approaches in the evaluation analysis.
The evaluation approaches are:
- Cost Approach: The value of the land plus the cost of the improvements less depreciation.
- The Market Approach: Recent sales in your neighborhood.
- Income Approach: Determines the value based on the rental income that can be derived from the property.
Although all three approaches are considered in an appraisal report, the market value approach is usually given the most weight because it reviews the most recent sales surrounding the property.
Most appraisals begin with a physical inspection of the property by a professional appraiser. During the inspection, the appraiser measures the property, locates the rooms on a drawing, and notes the overall condition of the property and surrounding neighborhood.
After the inspection, the appraiser locates both the sales activity and current listings in the area from real estate data bases and prepares a written report. The report indicates the value of the property and summarizes the important aspects of the evaluation process.
Call us at 209-479-9222 or contact us at thelillyteam at PMZ Real Estate and we can refer you to a great lender in Stockton, CA. Please visit our web-site at
www.hughlilly.com.