Buying A Home

Few things are more frustrating than falling in love with a home only to discover it's out of your price range. But, how do you figure out what you can afford?  You should consider two major factors when determining how much home you can afford:

Your Credit Score

Your credit report determines your credit score, which is needed for qualifying for a home loan. Your credit score can help you qualify for a bigger loan amount and/or better interest rate.

It’s important to check your credit report carefully for discrepancies and errors. You can order your credit report from the three major credit bureaus, Experian, TransUnion and Equifax.  There are many other ways you can improve your credit score to get the best loan possible including paying your bills on time, paying off debt and keeping credit card balances low.

Mortgage Payment

It’s possible you may qualify for a loan amount that would require a higher monthly mortgage payment, but you may not want to stretch yourself too far financially. If that’s the case, you should calculate how much you’d be comfortable paying for your mortgage payment. We can give you a better idea of your potential monthly mortgage payment, and how much you'll be able to borrow. Simply fill out our pre-qualification form.

Get a loan before you house shop

It sounds counter-intuitive: why would you apply for a mortgage when you haven't even started looking for a house yet? The answer is simple. When you are pre-qualified for a loan, you're in a better position to negotiate.