Understanding mortgage options for prospective Keller homeowners

If you're in the market for a new home in Keller and you've been researching mortgages, you've likely come across the terms "pre-qualification" and "pre-approval". While these terms are self-explanatory in some circumstances, they are quite different in regards to mortgage financing. Here we'll explain the difference between a mortgage pre-qualification and a pre-approval.

Pre-qualification: Initial look at your mortgage options
The first – and easiest – step on the way to receiving mortgage financing to buy a home is known as pre-qualification. During this process you'll meet with a mortgage advisor or lender who will assess your financial history including your current income and any debts that you might have. Using these numbers they'll perform a quick calculation that suggests how much mortgage financing you might qualify for when you're ready to buy a home.

Your mortgage professional will also answer any questions that you might have about the process, including what interest rates you may qualify for, how much you'll need to invest in your down payment and more.

Pre-approval: Conditional mortgage commitment
After you've been pre-qualified for your mortgage and you're ready to start looking for a new home you'll go through the pre-approval process. At this time your mortgage advisor or lender will take a much deeper look into your current financial situation, including pulling a credit report to assess how much risk they will have in lending you money. You'll also complete a full mortgage application as this will allow your lender to get a conditional approval for a certain amount or range. Finally you'll be informed about the interest rate and the terms of the mortgage once you find your new home and complete the purchase.

The Final Step: Finding the perfect home
Now that you've been pre-approved and have received a conditional commitment from your lender, you're ready to find that perfect Keller home. On top of having a better idea of your price range and what you can afford, you'll find that sellers are far more receptive to your offers as having a pre-approval signals that you're a serious buyer who is ready to make your move.

Whether it's selling your home or finding a new one, we have designed this site so that you can quickly and easily locate the information you are looking for. The Grove Team's client-centered approach results in the best possible outcome for you. Please contact us now to begin the process of achieving your dreams in home ownership. 

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