140 lines
6.3 KiB
HTML
140 lines
6.3 KiB
HTML
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<body>
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<header>
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<h1>Getting Pre-Approved</h1>
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<fort-nav><nav class="fort-nav" data-fort="nav"><a href="/films/soil-contract/">Index</a><a href="/closing-checklist.html">Closing Checklist</a><a href="/flood-risk.html">Evaluating Flood Risk</a><a href="/first-time-homebuyers-companion.html">First-Time Homebuyer's Union County Companion</a><a href="/pre-approval.html" class="active" aria-current="page">Getting Pre-Approved</a><a href="/mortgage-affordability-calculator.html">Mortgage Affordability Calculator</a><a href="/negotiating-repairs.html">Negotiating Repairs</a><a href="/soil-surveys.html">Reading Soil Surveys</a><a href="/usda-loans.html">Understanding USDA Loans</a></nav></fort-nav>
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<section>
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<h2>Understanding Pre-Approval</h2>
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<p>Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is the first step in the homebuying process. It shows sellers that you're a serious buyer and can help you stay competitive in a hot market.</p>
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<div class="pull-quote">
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<p>"A pre-approval letter is like a golden ticket for homebuyers. It shows sellers that you're ready to buy and can help you move faster in a competitive market."</p>
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</div>
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<p>To get pre-approved, you'll need to provide your lender with your credit score, income, and debt obligations. They'll then calculate your debt-to-income ratio and determine how much you can afford to borrow.</p>
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</section>
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<section>
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<h2>Pre-Approval Process</h2>
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<p>The pre-approval process typically involves the following steps:</p>
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<ol>
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<li>Choose a lender</li>
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<li>Gather financial documents</li>
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<li>Submit an application</li>
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<li>Wait for approval</li>
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<li>Receive your pre-approval letter</li>
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</ol>
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</section>
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<section>
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<h2>Benefits of Pre-Approval</h2>
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<p>There are several benefits to getting pre-approved for a mortgage:</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Shows sellers that you're a serious buyer</li>
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<li>Helps you stay competitive in a hot market</li>
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<li>Gives you a clear idea of your budget</li>
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<li>Can help you avoid costly mistakes</li>
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</ul>
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</section>
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<footer>
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<p>© 2026 Aisha Henry. All rights reserved.</p>
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