Pre-Approved mortgages and home loans

It is highly recommended that you get your mortgage loan pre-approved before you start looking for a new home. You will have a better chance of securing a new home mortgage if you are pre-approved, you want to have as many positive advantages as possible when shopping for a new home.

There are a few different types of mortgage loans for types of buyers, those who are not pre-qualified or pre-approved, those who are pre-qualified, and those who are pre-approved. In understanding the appeal of each type of buyer, you need to put yourself in the seller’s shoes. The buyer is a complete stranger who is asking that you remove your home from the market and trust that they can afford to buy it. As the seller, which type of buyer would you prefer:

Not pre-approved
These buyers provide no evidence that they can afford to purchase your property.

Pre-qualified
Pre-qualified buyers have met with a mortgage specialist and discussed their finances; income, expenses, assets and liabilities. The mortgage specialist has given the buyer a letter stating, based on financial conversation, what the buyer can afford.

Pre-approved
Pre-approved buyers have submitted a complete loan application and provided a mortgage specialist with written evidence of income, expenses, assets, liabilities and credit. All information has been verified by a lender. The mortgage specialist has provided this buyer with a pre-approval certificate stating that the buyer has been pre-approved for the loan to purchase the home. As a potential buyer, a pre-approval certificate will help you stand out to the seller, making your offer a more solid one, and giving you the competitive edge.

Never be satisfied with a verbal agreement, make sure you get all agreements in writing!

For example the seller may verbally agree to include the refrigerator in the sale, but it is not contained on the written purchase and sales agreement – you should not sign this until it is included. Only agreements that are written in a contract are enforceable – avoid oral agreements at all costs.

Please contact us if you require any further information or would like to apply for finance:

Complete this short form online

011.327.4489 / 0861 1111 93

morne@mortgagepluscc.co.za

www.mortgagepluscc.co.za

Get your Home Loan Pre-Approval Certificate today and Make sure you're qualified before you buy.

It's a fantastic time to be buying property, but there's no point in starting your property search unless you know the bond amount for which you'll qualify.

When buying property in the currently soaring South African property market, a pre-approval certificate can be just the thing you need to close the deal. It removes the uncertainty, knowing up front how much you qualify for.

When you are searching for your ideal property, having this certificate will also allow you to negotiate a better price. It shows the seller that you are serious, smart and prepared.

The seller will know that you will not have any trouble getting your home loan because you are already pre-approved for a certain amount. The whole process of getting pre-approved takes about 1 to 2 working days.

One common misconception is that getting your pre-approval certificate is as easy as answering a couple of questions. In reality, you have to go through the same process as when applying for a home loan. This is the only way to know for certain how much you will qualify for.

There is also a difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval certificates. Pre-qualification usually means that according to the information you supplied, you would qualify for a home loan. Pre-approval on the other hand means that a bank has already approved your application in principle.

You should not have any trouble getting you loan registered. This certificate does not guarantee your home loan in all cases however. There might be other unforeseen reasons such as when the property is valued for a much lower price than you were applying for. Just make sure you know what the value of the property is and also what similar neighbouring properties are selling for.

To apply for a pre-approval certificate Send an email to Mortgage Plus and we'll do the sums that will set you on your way to becoming a property owner!

E-mail morne@mortgagepluscc.co.za

Tip: Providing the Bond Originator with required information

The selected bond originator (Mortgage Plus) will require certain information that is essential for completing the pre-approval process. This information will enable the bond originator to determine your ability to pay the monthly bond instalments.
Most financial institutions require three to six months payslips or bank statements as proof of income as well as a list of monthly expenses. High debts will increase their risk and therefor increase your interest rate.

Please contact us if you require any further information or would like to apply for finance:

Complete this short form online

011.327.4489 / 0861 1111 93

morne@mortgagepluscc.co.za

www.mortgagepluscc.co.za