Mortgage Pre-Approval is a pre-qualification process of Mortgage financing for purchasing Residential, Commercial or Investment properties . During the Mortgage Pre-Approval process, the would be homeowner learns about things such as the maximum amount of a Mortgage loan they can qualify for, the Mortgage rate to expect, how much the monthly Mortgage installments would be, how much the closing costs such as lender fee, brokerage fee and legal fees would be, including Land Transfer Tax and much more.
To begin the Mortgage Pre-Approval process, it is advisable to have a preliminary discussion with a Mortgage Broker. During the discussion, the Broker will ask a series of questions from the borrower regarding employment, income, credit, debt, and assets to determine how much you can afford to borrow. The borrower’s future plans are also discussed during the meeting so that appropriate Mortgage terms can be formulated.
The documents required for Mortgage Pre-Approval are listed below:
- Mortgage Application
- Identification
- Recent Pay Stubs
- Employment Letter
- T4 or T4A
- Bank Statements
- T1 Generals
- Business Financials
- NOA’s
- Business Licence
Since homebuyers gain a lot of vital information about their Mortgage qualifications, Mortgage Pre-Approval is a beneficial process for them. Getting an understanding of important Mortgage details like interest rates, monthly payments, closing costs, etc. has a direct impact on the home buying decision.
One of many disadvantages of not getting a Mortgage Pre-Approval is not being able to purchase with confidence. This applies especially in a competitive Real Estate market, where there are multiple offers being made on a single property. Having a Mortgage Pre-Approval will make a huge difference in this given scenario.
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Here are the DO’S and DON’TS of the Mortgage Pre-Approval process:
The do’s |
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| Apply for a Pre-Approval first before initiating the home-buying process. |
| Engage the services of a Mortgage Broker who will negotiate a great Pre-Approval rate on your behalf. |
| Gather all the documents required for a Mortgage Pre-Approval. |
| Stay in touch with your Broker until the Mortgage Pre-Approval is complete. |
| Read the Pre-Approval document carefully. If you have a family lawyer or accountant, have them review the document. |
The don’ts |
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| Figure out how much Mortgage you can afford. Don’t get Pre-Approved over your Purchase budget. |
| Once you’ve submitted your documentation to your Mortgage Broker, don’t make any major purchases that can change your debt servicing ratios. |
| Don’t apply for any new form of credit like a credit card or a personal loan. |
| Don’t co-sign a loan for a friend or family member. |
| Avoid changes to your employment status like changing or quitting your job. |
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