Financing

Unless you are blessed enough to be making a cash purchase of your new or resale home, dealing with financing is going to take up one of the biggest chunks of your time during the home buying process. The first thing you need to understand about financing is that whichever lender you choose is following a STRICT protocol of rules set forth by the U.S. government and the Federal Department of Housing. Therefore, they are required to collect all sorts of extensive and redundant information from you in order to fulfill their obligations in considering whether to fund your loan. It’s helpful to go into the financing process with this knowledge so that you don’t feel a little bit “combative” or frustrated with your lender – they’re just doing the impossible job that is required of them.

It is a good idea to make the time to research both lenders and title companies before moving forward with the pre-approval process of your loan. This time can save you money and can also give you a feel about the type of company or loan officer with whom you are going to work. Click Here to Learn More About Choosing Your Lender.

Getting pre-qualified and getting pre-approved are two different processes. Overall, your financial situation needs to be at a certain level before you can even begin to consider buying a home, so a fact-finding appointment with a local lender might be a wise choice in learning about the qualifications that need to be met to begin the financing process. Click Here to Learn More About the Pre-Approval Process.

 

 

Financing Paperwork:

After you spend hours / days / weeks (well let’s hope not!) tracking down all of the paperwork required by your lender for your financing, a good rule of thumb is to make copies of the entire stack of paperwork BEFORE you send it to your lender. From talking to closing agents, I have heard many of them say that their clients would have to send and then resend their paperwork 2 or 3 times because the lender “lost” the paperwork or the loan was transferred to another department or loan officer which did not get all of the paperwork. If you have all of the paperwork copied and stored, all you have to do is to go get it from your file and fax, mail, or e-mail it out to the lender again – just a “trick of the trade!”

Another good rule is that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. If you are not hearing from your lender on a regular basis, don’t assume that they are working hard and steadily on your file and will call you with a closing date “any day.” The fact of the matter is that lenders are super busy trying to fulfill all of those pesky obligations I mentioned above and may have gotten swamped with their workload. If you are “top of mind” on the phone with them on a regular basis, you have a better chance of getting your financing completed in a timely fashion. I am not saying this is a guaranteed strategy, but it’s definitely worth some followup.

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The Kelly Waltemath Group

The Kelly Waltemath Group
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20:23 07 Apr 20
Kelly & Michelle worked with my wife and I to help us sell our first home and help us purchase our new home here at... Cypress Parks in Belle Chasse. The process was very easy and we recommend their services for anyone who is need.read more
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Adrianne Daniel Billodoux
01:21 25 Dec 19
AH! Where do I begin?! We had a 6 month journey with Chris. We were selling & buying. Sometimes the process isn’t... always rainbows and butterflies. But, Chris is one of the most positive individuals I have ever met. Chris cares, not only about his job, but his clients at a personal level & I believe that whole heartily.
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Allie Thomas
17:15 17 Dec 19
Chris has been wonderful on helping us sell our house! Kelly and Michelle have also been a huge help when we have any... questions. We will definitely be using them in the future and I will be recommending them to anyone who needs a great agent! Thank you so much for everything my family truly appreciates!read more
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00:51 23 Aug 19
Can’t recommend Chris Miguez from the Kelly Waltemath Group enough! He was always there to answer my questions & keep... me updated with every step of the process which, as a first time buyer, was invaluable! So thankful for him and the whole group!read more
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Sara Laughlin Treuting
08:44 14 Aug 19
Kelly and her team have been amazing to work with! From selling our first home to purchasing our next - she has guided... us through every step perfectly! I feel like we always have a million repetitive questions, but Kelly always answers them with such a quick response time. I highly recommend Kelly - she’s just so personable - like having your best friend leading you through such a major purchase. Thank you, Kelly!read more
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22:14 22 May 19
Kelly helped making the process of buying my first home smooth and fun! As a close friend of Kelly’s, I had seen her... success in real estate from an outsider’s perspective, and now I understand why from first hand experience! The knowledge and experience offered by Kelly and her team helped me feel comfortable in a situation that was totally new to me. All of the recommendations that she gave me have turned out great - from lenders to offer amounts to storage solutions in the home. I recommend Kelly and her team 100% to anyone buying or selling a home. Thank you Kelly!!!read more
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15:51 13 Apr 19
She is the best! So glad I went with her! Her personality and experience in the market makes her #1 in my eyes! Bedico... Creek Subdivision Madisonville, Laread more
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02:39 06 Oct 18
Great to work with! Got us a cash offer after only a few months.
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21:33 10 Jun 18
Kelly did a great job helping my wife and I find out beautiful new house. She was very responsive via email, call and... text, so any time we needed anything she was just a call or click away. I absolutely recommend her to anyone searching for their dream home!read more
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Rosalind Pijeaux Hale
19:17 27 Feb 18
Kelly's marketing skills are untouchable. Her use of social media and personal contacts with other realtors is what... makes her outstanding. She even keeps a list of potential buyers so that when a house becomes available she can notify them. She kept us informed throughout the process and answered all questions. Two offers were received one day after the house was on the market. THANKS Kelly!read more
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18:01 20 Dec 17
Kelly went above and beyond. My house sold in less than 48 hours!! Kelly, you’re the absolute best. Thank you for... taking such great care of me!!read more
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03:05 23 Jun 17
Our house had been on the market for 2 years with 2 different realtors with no success. We switched to Kelly and she... worked tirelessly until our house sold! She is innovative and energetic. I only wish we had switched to her sooner.read more
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01:29 22 Jun 17
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