What is a pre-approval letter, do I really need one and if so how do I get it? Whenever I mention pre-approval letters to anyone they are the questions that follow. You do not have to get a pre-approval letter to be able to look at most houses and not having one won’t stop you buying, but it can slow the process down.
One of the first things you should do to prepare yourself for that hunt that can take longer than you ever dreamed and be more frustrating and upsetting than just about anything else you have ever experienced, is to get pre-approved. Such a simple sounding word can save you a lot of problems when you find a house that you feel must be yours.
Just because someone says they want to buy a house it doesn’t mean that they actually can buy it. Having a letter of pre-approval will show the home owner, and their agent, that you are serious. There is nothing worse than spending time with the real estate equivalent of a tire kicker, being able to show that you have been in touch with your bank will be a huge point in your favor.
While a letter of pre-approval is not a sure thing, having one will give you the ability to elbow anyone without one out of the way if you get into a situation where there are multiple interested parties all hoping to buy the same house. This may sound like a small benefit to have but in some negotiations that is all you need to win the home of your dreams.
Speak to your personal bank and ask them if they have their own mortgage dept, if they do then arrange a meeting and explain that you are looking for a home and would like a pre-approval letter. They may ask a few details and ask to see some paperwork but there will be no charge normally, if there is a charge then you may want to speak to another potential lender.
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