WHY YOU NEED A REAL ESTATE BROKER AND A LOAN OFFICER

Dated: July 9 2019

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A few thoughts for a prospective Buyer: whether you’re a first-time home buyer or on your second or third home, it’s not always easy to make the best financial decisions. Here are some common mistakes we find among buyers:

BUYING MORE HOME THAN YOU CAN AFFORD- While the bank may qualify you for a generous mortgage amount, it’s not necessarily a good idea to take the whole amount. Don’t forget, the mortgage is still only one part of your monthly expenses. A good rule of thumb I recommend is to use as a base your current housing cost (rent or mortgage) and assess how easy or difficult it is to pay this amount every month.

NOT SETTING ASIDE MONEY FOR CLOSING COSTS – Buyers often get sticker shock at the closing table if their agent hasn’t outlined all the checks they will be writing.  A Buyer needs a net sheet of the cost prior to engaging in the process.

CHANGING JOBS DURING THE LOAN PROCESS – or deciding to become self-employed during this period – Lenders want to see a two-year work history.

NEGLECTING TO KEEP A PAPER TRAIL FOR CASH GIFTS – Using a cash gift or windfall for part of your down payment requires a paper trail – a gift letter from Mom and Dad or other source -- and a bank statement showing where you deposited it.

APPLYING FOR OTHER NEW CREDIT DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS – Banks are looking at your debt-to-income ratio when deciding on your loan approval. Something as simple as getting an additional credit card will reduce your credit score and throw the process out of whack.

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Michele Vasilescu MA, '84 New York University

Why work with Michele?  A FULL REAL ESTATE SERVICE  YOU, the client, are UNIQUE in your life and your project.  Listening to my clients and realizing their project is my main focus.&nbs....

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