Take Control of Your Home-buying Journey
Embarking on the journey to buy your first home and secure a mortgage is an exciting step! While it may seem a bit complex at first, don't worry—many people have successfully done it, and so can you!
Here are eight steps of the home-buying process that are entirely in your hands!
- Shop for a Mortgage Lender & Getting Pre-Qualified Read more
- Finding the right Real Estate Agent Read more
- Choosing a Home & Making an Offer Read more
- Having the Home Inspected Read more
- Signing the Real Estate Contract & Paying the Down Payment Read more
- Applying for Your Mortgage Read more
- Loan Underwriting Process Read More
- Final Walk-Through & Closing Read more
Navigating the Journey
Buying a home can be both exciting and a bit stressful. If you're like most people, a big part of this process is getting a mortgage. From the moment you start looking to the day you get your new home's keys, there are many steps involved. Some things, like whether a seller accepts your offer, are beyond your control. Plus, surprises can pop up like unexpected repairs.
Things Beyond Your Control vs In Your Hands
The tips in the eight blogs we've shared can help you navigate this journey. It's important to remember that unexpected things may come up, but here's the good news: if you choose the right lender for your mortgage and a real estate agent who's got your back, you'll have a team of pros to guide you through any challenges. They might even help you with some deep breathing exercises if things get tough!
Key Takeaways
Buying a home involves many steps, and the number of steps can vary. Some things might come up that add more steps, while if you're paying with cash or getting a home from a family member, there might be fewer steps.
3 Important Choices
In the end, three important choices will affect your home-buying journey: the bank you pick for your mortgage, your real estate agent, and the property you choose. At Ponce Bank, we understand that buying a home is a significant event, especially if it's your first time(in fact, 75% of our recent mortgages went to first-time buyers!).
When you work with Mortgage World Bankers a division of Ponce Bank, you'll have a Mortgage Loan Originator who is on your side. We care about our community and want to help people achieve their dream of homeownership. Get in touch with one of our friendly Mortgage Loan Originators loan today to talk about your goals and start the pre-qualification process.