The Loan Process

Get Qualified:  Getting qualified before you apply for a loan can help you understand how much you can borrow.

When buying a home, Capital Line pre-approves each of our clients. We run your credit, verity your income, assets, and employment thru a face to face interview or over the phone. It's highly recommended that you get pre-approved before you start looking for a home. Being pre-approved will:

• Inform you of your maximum affordable home value, and save you from previewing properties outside your price range.
• Put you in a stronger negotiating position with the seller, because the seller will know your loan is pre-approved.
• Help you close quickly, since your loan is pre-approved.

Shop Loan Programs and Rates:  What loan program is best for your situation?

Lenders offer many different loan options. Think about how long you plan to keep the loan. If you plan to sell your home in a few years, you may want to consider an adjustable rate or balloon loan. If you plan to keep your home for a longer time, you may want to consider a fixed rate loan. Understand the relationship between rates and points. Points are considered prepaid interest and may be tax deductible. Each point is equal to 1 percent of the loan. For example 1 point on a $150,000 loan is $1,500. The more points you pay, the lower your rate. Compare different loan programs. With so many programs to choose from, it's hard to figure out which program is best for you. Consult an experienced Capital Line mortgage professional who can help you find a loan program that best fits your short- and long-term plans.

Obtain Loan Approval:  Once your offer is accepted or we choose to move forward with your refinance, Capital Line and our selected lender will begin the process of obtaining loan approval. This involves verifying your:

• Credit history
• Employment history
• Assets including your bank accounts, stocks, mutual fund and retirement accounts
• Property value
• Based on your specific situation, additional documents or verifications may be required.

To Improve Your Chances of Getting a Loan Approval:

• Fill out the loan application completely.
• Respond promptly to any requests for additional documents. This is especially critical if your rate is locked or if you plan to close by a certain date.
• Do not make any major purchases. Do not buy a car, furniture or another house till your loan is closed.
• Anything that causes your debts to increase might have an adverse affect on your current application.
• Do not move money into your bank accounts unless it can be traced. If you are receiving money from friends, family or other relatives, please contact us.
• Do not go out of town around the closing date. If you do plan to be out of town when your loan is expected to close, you may sign a power of attorney, to authorize another individual to sign on your behalf.
• Notify your Capital Line mortgage professional before applying for any new credit, including credit cards, or any new personal loans. Some loan programs have strict guidelines regarding your credit score. Credit inquiries may lower your credit score and may have an adverse affect on your loan approval.

Close the Loan: After your loan is approved, you will be required to sign the final loan documents. This will normally take place in the presence of a notary public. Be prepared to:

    * Bring a cashier's check for your down payment and closing costs if required. Personal checks are normally NOT accepted.
    * Review the final loan documents. Make sure that the interest rate and loan terms are what you were promised. Also, verify the accuracy of the name and address on the loan documents.
    * Sign the loan documents. The notary will require that you have your picture ID with you. Some lenders also require seeing your Social Security card.

Your loan will normally close shortly after you have signed the loan documents. On refinance and home equity loan transactions, federal law requires that you have three days to review the documents before your loan transaction can close. Purchase transactions do not have a three day rescission period.

Get Started Today: Contact us regarding your new mortgage.