First Time Buyer

It’s Time to Buy Your First Home!

Buying your first home is one of the most exciting and emotionally-charged events of your life. However, there are a lot of things to think about as you go through the process to make sure you make the best decision – like getting pre-approved, finding the right realtor, and understanding this concept called ‘escrow’.  Below are some personal and professional insights to help you navigate through your first-time buyer program:

Getting Pre-Approved

This is the first step in the process – where the lender looks at your qualifications to determine how much home you can afford and provides you with the monthly payments associated with various purchase prices.  Also, having a pre-approval letter greatly strengthens your offer on a home.  It is a common mistake made by first-time homebuyers who start looking at homes beyond their affordability. Let our mortgage company help you get pre-approved first!

Choosing a Realtor

If you don’t know of a good realtor in the area, we may be able to refer one to you or there are a number of websites that offer great reviews for local realtors (realtor.com, Zillow, etc.).  The goal is to find a realtor who has experience and expertise in the area you wish to purchase.  But almost as important, the realtor should fit with your personality.

Understanding the Process

Escrow, title insurance, pre-approvals, purchase agreement, loan applications…these are just a handful of the terms you will hear in the process.  The good news is that you don’t have to be an expert in these areas to purchase a home.  A qualified UMAX loan officer and realtor will provide all of the guidance you need to navigate the various steps in the process. Contact us to get started.