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Financing & Lender Options

Finding the right home for you is your primary goal, but enjoying it with a lower payment and better mortgage terms is a very important secondary goal. I’ve researched and worked with many mortgage brokers and lenders in this area's real estate markets, and if you're not already working with someone, I’ll help you to contact those that are the best fit for you and your financial picture.

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Who you choose to be on your team makes a great impact! Without a competent and customer focused lender, you could have a much different experience.

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The normal mortgage for working families – Just because there’s nothing special about your income stream, and you’re getting a paycheck every week, that doesn’t mean that there won’t be differences in mortgages and lenders for your needs. Every mortgage broker and most lenders tend to work within their own requirements and procedures, and these may or may not be the friendliest terms for a salaried or hourly wage earner.

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We know which are going to treat you right and give you the best terms, and We’ll guide you to them.

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The self–employed borrower – Since the mortgage and housing crisis that began in 2007, it’s become a grueling process for a business owner or self–employed person to get a mortgage. Documentation of income and expenses is much more detailed, and we're up–to–date on all of it.

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If this describes you, we have lender contacts that specialize in this as well.

Less than stellar credit – All types of lenders have become tougher in our new financial environment, and it’s easy to get a ding or two on your credit these days. It doesn’t even take a mistake or late payment, as credit scores are reduced for the amount and ratio of debt, as well as types of debt. Millions of people pay their bills on time and still don’t have those high end credit scores.

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We know the lenders in the Raleigh area real estate markets ready to provide good mortgages for less than high end credit scores, and I’ll tell you who they are.

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Financial Disclosure and Deal-To-Closing Considerations – Especially after the mortgage and housing problems that began in 2007, lenders and their underwriters are scrutinizing financial, income and expense information much more closely than ever before. Even if it’s not asked for early in the process, be prepared for questions and requests for documents throughout the process. Also, it’s highly recommended that you not add any credit card or other debt between the purchase contract and the closing. Just before closing, most lenders will do another credit check and a check for any liens or encumbrances.

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Inspections & Repairs

We have inspectors and tradespeople who you can rely on and have proven themselves time and time again to my clients and my team!

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Many buyers forget that the price isn’t the only or the last negotiation point in a real estate purchase. There are a number of contingencies and processes that happen before closing, and one that frequently causes deals to evaporate is the inspection and repair negotiation process.

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Inspections in a real estate deal encompass many property aspects, such as:

-Structure

-Roof

-Electrical

-Pests & Insect Infestation

-Wells & Water Quality

-Septic Systems

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While your deal may not require them all, and some may be combined and provided by a single inspector, it’s our job to help you to order the proper inspections, schedule them, and make sure that they’re completed on time. Failure to complete inspections and object to their results by deadline dates can result in the buyer’s inability to take any action based on the late results. We make sure that this doesn’t happen.

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Once an inspection is completed, there can be issues uncovered that you weren’t expecting and want to have addressed by the seller. This is a second negotiation in the contract process. We go over inspection results with my buyers and prepare documents that are required to request seller action and corrections. Sellers do not normally have an obligation to undertake corrective action, so it becomes a critical negotiation, especially if the problems are significant.

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We're here for our buyers to assist in these negotiations as, next to selling price, inspections and subsequent repairs are the biggest killer of real estate deals. Sometimes creativity needs to be applied to keep your home deal moving when the seller balks at your repair or corrective action requests. We're an expert, as we do this every day. We also maintain an extensive contractor list that can yield just the right contractor to get a job done at a price the seller will agree to.

The key to keeping a deal going with inspection problems is for me to be involved every step of the way, as it’s something we do numerous times every year. We’ll make sure that every resource is employed to keep your home purchase on track and gain every possible concession from the sellers.

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Closing Attorneys

Who you choose to be on your team makes a great impact! Without a competent and customer focused closing attorney, you could have a much different experience. We have a dependable and trusted, closing attorney, if you do not already have someone in mind.

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There are many items that are handled by the closing attorney, such as the title search.

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You’re the customer, and your money is making this deal work, so don’t be shy about asking any and all questions you have about the documents, requirements and exceptions in the title binder. There are deadlines for objections to what you find that could result in the deal dying, so don’t hesitate to get right to the examination of this document and the attachments.