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There are a lot of things to consider when looking into financing an Austin area home purchase. Having an experienced Austin Realtor and loan officer can help you to save thousands of dollars, and they can help you to make a well informed financing decision. Call us today to schedule a Home Buying Consultation, or get pre-approved for a loan by clicking the button on the right.

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HOME MORTGAGE AND FINANCING TIPS FOR AUSTIN AREA BUYERS

Ten Costly Financing Mistakes For Austin Area Home Buyers To Avoid

Don't choose the wrong mortgage: With the advent of instant refinancing, home loans are no longer the lifetime obligations they used to be. Still, you don't want to be saddled for even a short period of time with the wrong mortgage. Investigate all your options, then lay your choices side-by-side and do the math, making sure to compare worst-case scenarios. Be sure to look at initial interest rates, future interest rates and payments (if different), and the possibility of prepayment penalties.
Don’t confuse "preapproved" and "prequalified" with a loan commitment: These are debatable terms in real estate because not all lenders define them the same way. In fact, one leading real estate dictionary contains neither expression because their definitions are uncertain.
According to one school of thought, when you are prequalified, the lender is making an educated guess about how much you can borrow based on information you've provided. When you are preapproved, the lender has verified everything you have told him or her and is offering to lend you up to a given amount at current interest rates - under certain conditions.
Whether prequalified or preapproved, final clearance and a check at closing - a loan commitment - are subject to an appraisal satisfactory to the lender, good title, a last-minute credit check and other verifications. When meeting with lenders, always ask how they define each term and what additional steps will be required to actually obtain a loan.
Don’t have too much credit: Excessive credit is almost as bad as no credit or even bad credit. Even if you pay your bills on time, lenders tend to focus just as much on how much credit you have available to you as they do on timeliness. So being up to your ears in car loans and credit cards is a sure way to be turned down for a mortgage. Postpone any major purchases until after you buy your house.
Don’t lie on your loan application: Exaggerating your income on a mortgage application or putting down other untruths can be a federal offense. Lenders rarely prosecute liars, but if they find out later, they can call your loan due and payable.
And don't ever sign your name to a loan application that is not completely filled out, either. Loan officers have been known to stretch the truth to get a client approved, but it's the borrower who ends up paying the price, often in the form of unaffordable monthly loan payments.
Don’t hide if you can't make your payments: The worst thing you can do is ignore phone calls and letters from your lender when you are behind on your payments. Lenders have many options at their disposal to help keep borrowers from losing their homes to foreclosure. But they can't do anything for you unless they can talk to you about your difficulties. Lenders are the enemy only if you give them no other choice.
Don’t skip a home inspection: Failing to make your purchase contingent on a satisfactory home inspection could be a costly mistake. Independent home inspectors examine houses from stem to stern. They'll be able to tell you whether the roof and/or basement leaks, whether the mechanical systems are in good shape and how long the appliances should last. They can't report on things they can't see, but at least their trained eyes are better than yours. So don't pass just to save a few hundred dollars - it’s money very well spent.
Don’t hire just any agent to sell your house: All real estate agents are not the same. You want to work with an agent who specializes in your neighborhood and who is a top producer. Ask your candidates how they plan to market your house, what you can do to make the place more attractive to prospects and what you should set as a selling price. If you don't like any of the answers, look elsewhere. And above all, stay away from relatives; unless Aunt Amy or Nephew Nick fit the description above, keep looking.
Don’t fail to check out a contractor’s credentials: Never, ever hire a contractor who knocks on your door or says his prices are good for only a few days. Reputable contractors don't solicit door-to-door, and they don't cut prices just because they happen to be in your neighborhood. Check out potential contractors thoroughly by calling several of their past clients, their bankers and suppliers, your local better business bureau and your local consumer affairs agency.
Don’t pay a contractor too much upfront: If a contractor asks for more than a third of the contract price as a down payment, chances are something's wrong. At worst, he's a scam artist who has no intention of returning after he cashes your check. At best, he's undercapitalized and can't afford to purchase materials on his own. Or, in between, he could be using your money to pay workers on another job. Also, never give a contractor cash.
Don’t burn your mortgage: It's a wonderful feeling when you make your last house payment. After all, the place is now yours, all yours. Many people celebrate by holding a mortgage burning party. But they torch the original document. Don't. Make a copy and burn that instead. Keep all your loan documents in a safe place.

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HELP ME FINANCE MY AUSTIN AREA HOME

Financing and buying that home may be easier than you think
Take advantage of our tools and experience to get the best financing for your next Austin area home.

The best time to begin thinking about financing your new Austin area home is well before you begin looking for one. For most Austin area home buyers, there's a lot to think about! Finding the best financing for your home can combine many different factors. For example, the typical considerations are: the price of your new home, current interest rates, the down payment you want to make, the length of mortgage, different sources of financing, and your credit history.

These are common factors but sometimes financing considerations also include things like mortgage insurance, title insurance, bridge loans, or other financial instruments. Sounds intimidating?

Not to worry. It's actually simpler than it sounds and we stand ready to guide you through the entire process.

To begin with, get our free, no obligation Homebuyer Financial FAQs. It contains a good overview of the financing information you need to know and all the frequently-asked questions we often get from home buyers.

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