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Alper Realty

Bergen County Real Estate Agent

  • Home
  • Search Listings
    • Bergen County Homes
      • Cliffside Park Homes for Sale
      • Edgewater Homes for Sale
      • Englewood Homes for Sale
      • Englewood Cliffs Homes for Sale
      • Fort Lee Homes for Sale
      • Glen Rock Homes for Sale
      • Palisades Park Homes for Sale
      • Paramus Houses for Sale
      • Ridgewood Homes for Sale
      • Upper Saddle River Homes for Sale
    • Hudson County Homes
      • Guttenberg Homes for Sale
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    • Financing FAQs
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    • What is My Home Worth?
    • Process of Selling a House
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    • Why get a home inspections
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Alper Realty

Bergen County Real Estate Agent

  • Home
  • Search Listings
    • Bergen County Homes
      • Cliffside Park Homes for Sale
      • Edgewater Homes for Sale
      • Englewood Homes for Sale
      • Englewood Cliffs Homes for Sale
      • Fort Lee Homes for Sale
      • Glen Rock Homes for Sale
      • Palisades Park Homes for Sale
      • Paramus Houses for Sale
      • Ridgewood Homes for Sale
      • Upper Saddle River Homes for Sale
    • Hudson County Homes
      • Guttenberg Homes for Sale
      • Hoboken Apartments for Sale
      • Jersey City Homes for Sale
      • North Bergen Homes for Sale
      • Secaucus Homes for Sale
      • Union City Homes for Sale
      • Weehawken Homes for Sale
      • West New York Homes for Sale
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  • Buying
    • Ready For Home Ownership?
    • How Much House Can I Afford?
    • Finding The Right Home!
    • Planning for Maintenance Costs
    • Financing Your New House
    • Financing FAQs
  • Selling
    • What is My Home Worth?
    • Process of Selling a House
    • Looking Through the Buyer’s Eyes
    • Why get a home inspections
    • Home Improvement for Faster Sale
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Financing Your New House

What could be more comforting than the peace of mind that goes with knowing your mortgage is fully approved? You will have a greatly improved negotiating position when you are pre-approved for a mortgage. Sellers are more apt to negotiate with someone who already has a mortgage approval in hand.home-mortgage

The pre-approval letter lets the seller know they are working with a serious buyer. A pre-approved buyer can also close on a property more quickly – another major consideration for a motivated seller. Obtaining a pre-approved mortgage is essential in a “sellers’ market” or where supply is limited.

Pre-approval uses basic information as well as electronic credit reporting. It is a true mortgage commitment, which means a commitment to financing your future home and an indication of the total mortgage amount available to you. Mortgage lenders can help you through the pre-approval process, and in most cases, there is no charge for this service. Ask your Sales Associate for more information.

Pre-qualification, on the other hand, is not a full mortgage approval, but an estimate of what you can afford. When you pre-qualify for a mortgage, the lender collects basic information regarding your income, monthly debts, credit history and assets, and then uses this information to calculate an estimated mortgage amount. Of the more than 50 different mortgage types available, the two largest categories are fixed and adjustable rate mortgages, each with advantages to consider.

Fixed Rate Mortgage

The fixed rate mortgage is a traditional method of financing a home. The interest rate stays the same for the entire term of the loan (usually 15 or 30 years). Your payments are stable and predictable, but initial interest rates tend to be higher on a fixed rate mortgage than on adjustable rate loans. A subsequent buyer cannot assume many fixed rate mortgages.

Adjustable Rate Mortgage

Interest on an adjustable rate mortgage is linked to a financial index, such as a Treasury security, so your monthly payments can vary over the life of the loan, usually 25 to 30 years. Most adjustable rate mortgages have a lifetime cap on the interest rate increase to protect the borrower. The lower initial payments on ARMs make it easier for buyers to qualify. Some ARMs may be converted to fixed rate mortgages at specified times, usually within the first five years.

Documents Needed to Apply for a Mortgage

When you apply for a mortgage, you will need to furnish information regarding your income, expenses and obligations. It will save time if you have the following items available:

  • W-2 forms for the last two years
  • Federal tax returns for the last two years
  • Last two months’ bank statements
  • Long-term debt information (credit cards, child support, auto loans, installment debt, etc.)

Repairing Past Credit Problems

Have you had situations in the past that have put blemishes on your credit? There are many reasons why credit problems occur. Some explanations are:

  • You allowed someone else to use your credit cards
  • You were a co-signer on a loan that wasn’t paid on time
  • You may have thought your spouse paid the bill
  • You are divorced, but your former spouse has credit problems

Some lenders will work with you to find a credit solution. They have special programs and financing options that allow you to get a mortgage even with minor credit blemishes. However, it is in your best interest to keep your credit report in good standing. Here are some helpful hints for your credit report:

  • Never go over 90 days past due on any accounts
  • Keep your credit card debt below 50% of your monthly obligations

If paying bills after the due date, always pay within the grace period.

When you’re ready to move to the next step, be sure to contact me – I can make all the difference.

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About Alper Realty

Alper Tasciyan brings over 10 years of demanding sales experience to the highly dynamic and ever changing real estate market.
He consistently repeats his excellence as a high volume Broker Sales Associate and as a result has a proven track record.

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