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First step of your home-buying journey: Find your Mortgage Loan Originator
Are you a physician looking to purchase a home? That’s great news! Fortunately, there are mortgage loan options specifically designed for physicians – often referred to as a physician loan. Physician loans can be a great way for you to get into that dream home, but first, the right Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) is essential if you want to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Your MLO will walk you through your whole homebuying process and assist you in finding the best loan product and interest rate for your financial situation.
Why your Mortgage Loan Originator is Important to your Home Buying Process
First, your MLO will help you better understand your own financial situation and be able to identify potential areas of improvement before you apply.
Your MLO will look at things like your credit score, income, and debts and help you understand what’s reasonably within your budget. Doing this first will save you time by preventing you from looking at homes that are outside of your price range.
While you’re working with your MLO in this information gathering stage, to assess your financial situation and budget, you’ll want to personally take note of all the costs of homeownership to make sure you’re considering what buying a home will cost you on an ongoing basis outside of just your mortgage payment.
For example, you’ll want to consider initial costs, like down payment, closing costs, cash reserves, and long-term expenses like property taxes, maintenance, homeowner’s insurance, HOA (homeowner association) fees, and more.
Second, you’ll fill out an application and your MLO will provide you with a pre-approval. This is the MLO working to find you a loan that meets your financial goals and needs, by ensuring you’re getting the best loan term, rate, and amount for your needs.
Next, a good MLO will have a thorough understanding of the mortgage process and be able to help you gather all the necessary documents and information to complete your loan application in a timely manner and prevent delays.
Last, your MLO will be key in providing ongoing support. Are you a first-time homebuyer? Your MLO should be able to answer your questions with clear, informed insight to ensure you’re set up for success. Down the road, your MLO can provide guidance on other financial matters like refinancing.
Where can I find a good Mortgage Loan Originator?
You can work with a direct lender like Physician Bank to avoid the hassle of third-party lenders. You will have your own designated physician home loan officer and access to your own Private Banker that will work with you from your loan application to closing and thereafter.
Seek out a reputable, established financial institution that has their Mortgage Team clearly listed on their website. For example, Physician Bank has all MLOs featured on our site that include introductory bios. Feel free to call or email a Loan Officer to ask questions and see if they are right for you.
Mortgage Loan Officers with years of industry experience, like our Physician Bank Loan Originators, are better versed in the mortgage process and know how to handle any obstacles and challenges you may face. They can walk you through the process smoothly and provide insight and guidance every step of the way.
In addition to the first step of homebuying: finding a Mortgage Loan Originator. There are other steps you should take to ensure you’re on the right track.
Work on your credit score.
You’ll want to go into your homebuying process with your credit score as strong as possible, for several reasons. Most notably, with a high credit score, you will have more flexibility with your loan terms like the loan amount and interest rate.
The higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate will be. A lower interest rate can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan.
In addition, most lenders require a minimum credit score to qualify for a mortgage. The better your credit score, the more likely you are to be approved for a mortgage loan.
Save money and be prepared for ongoing costs.
As we mentioned earlier in this article, there are costs outside of your mortgage payment you’ll want to consider as part of the comprehensive costs on homebuying.
Determine your budget.
You’ll work with your MLO on budgeting but start preparing yourself by looking at your income and expenses and how much you’ll have to spend on a home each month. Factor in ongoing expenses like property taxes, insurance, utilities, etc., and consider having a certain amount saved for things like emergency repairs.
In conclusion, it’s essential to find a quality Mortgage Loan Originator in the first steps of your homebuying journey. They will navigate the waters with you and ensure you are set up for success with your new home, whether it is your first home or vacation home. Your MLO will work with you to get you into the home of your dreams! Get connected with your own Physician Mortgage Loan Originator today!
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