Applying for a loan does not have to be difficult. Once you have made the decision to purchase or refinance your Prime 1 Estates Mortgage Specialist will guide you through with every step. Below we have outlined mortgage loan process and refinance guide.
Mortgage Loan Process
Get Pre-Qualified
Have an idea how much you can afford.
Find your desired home
Look for houses and enter a contract.
Apply for your loan
Call your mortgage broker or bank and decide whether to go with the fixed/adjustable rate or if you will pay any points.
Get approved
Mortgage Specialist will review your qualification, evaluate your credit and perform title search.
Close your new loan
Work with your lender to finalize your loan and review all charges you are expected to pay at closing.
Refinance Guide
Weight Pros and Cons
Consider to pay more in fees in exchange for a lower rate, extend or reduce your mortgage term, weigh carefully to take cash out…
Price your home
Know what your home is worth. Your lender will request an appraisal to know what your house is worth. Check sold comps and active listings in your neighborhood. Contact Prime 1 about pricing your home.
Gather All Your Documents
Prepare and organize your documentation. Your mortgage lender will request pay stubs, W-2s, tax returns, and bank statements.
Shop several lenders
Shop for a mortgage and make sure you get quotes from multiple lenders. Advantage working with Prime 1 Estates is we have access to multiple lenders. We can shop and compare mortgage rates for you.
Ask About All Fees
Understand all the fees and charges you need to pay to refinance. Review the documents prior you’re expected to sign.
Roles and Responsibilities
Borrower
- Provides documentation (tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, etc.)
- Signs loan documents
- Provides funds needed to close
Mortgage Loan Originator
- Works with the borrower to determines proper loan program
- Provides loan estimate and fees
- Communicates loan processor and underwriter
- Locks in interest rate
- Assists borrower with the loan application
Processor
- Collects documentation
- Preps and organize documentation for Underwriter
Underwriter
- Reviews borrowers credit and their capacity to repay the loan
- Determines the risk of offering a mortgage loan
- Issues loan decision
Appraisal Review
- Determines the value of the property
Closer
- Prepares and verifies closing documents
- Coordinates closing process and ensures all terms are met
Closing Agent
- Schedules the loan closing to sing bunch of documents and complete your purchase or refinance
- Prorate costs such as property taxes, Insurance, loan interest, and rents, if applicable
- Informs borrower funds needed to close
- Transfer and record deed