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Understanding the Home Mortgage Process

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When buying a home, one of the first steps to need to look at is getting pre-qualified for a home. Your pre-qualification will give you an idea of what you can afford, and help you know exactly what you're looking for in your next home. There can be many complicated factors to your mortgage, and we want to help you feel at ease through the entire process. The entire  eXp Realty  team is proud to help you through this exciting process of finding a home, whether it's your first, or you are a seasoned home buyer. Here are a few things you'll need to know about home mortgages to help you understand them better. What are Closing Costs? Your closing costs will vary from property to property. It can include items like title insurance fees, pre-paid interest, and documentation fees. Your type of mortgage and location can make a difference in these closing costs, so you'll want to talk with your lender and  Lake of the Ozarks real estate agent . What Documentation Will I...

6 Helpful Tips to Keep You Organized During the Home Buying Process

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Buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks can be a stressful time with all the details there are to remember, but with a good plan in place to keep yourself in order you don't have to be intimidated by it. With proper steps, and organizational techniques you can make this a breeze, and easily find a Lake of the Ozarks home that is perfect for you. At eXp Realty, we aim to not only help you find the right home but also help you get through the process easily and quickly! Here are a few things to keep in mind as you start the homebuying process to keep it easy on yourself. 1. Take Care of Current Bills Now is the time to take charge of your finances and make sure that everything is in order. Pay off your credit cards and take care of any outstanding bills. Get your credit report and make sure that everything on it is accurate, and fix any mistakes. This is a critical step in securing your loan, so be sure to take a close look at your financial history and credit standing before ...

Your Credit Score and How it Affects Your Ability to Buy a Home

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Unless you plan to pay in cash, you'll likely require a home mortgage to purchase a home at the Lake of the Ozarks . And that means that you're going to need to get approved for that loan. In order to determine whether a lender will loan the funds to you to purchase property, they're going to look into your financial ability to pay it back - meaning they're going to be checking out your credit score to see if you're reliable or a risk. For some people, this may cause stress if they don't understand why their credit score is such an important part of the mortgage approval process. So, this week, we're sharing with you why your credit score affects your ability to buy a home and what you can do to improve yours. What is a Credit Score? First of all, it's important to know what exactly a credit score is and what it entails. A credit score is a statistical number that evaluates a consumer's creditworthiness and is based on credit history. Lenders u...