Being in the market to purchase a piece of property can be the culmination of a lifelong dream. You are probably ready to walk through a number of beautiful houses until you select the one you can see yourself and your family in. However, there's one vital thing you'll need to complete your home purchase: a mortgage. Securing this vital loan first is smart for the reasons below.

Saving Time

One immediate benefit of having your mortgage before meeting with a realtor or going to different houses is that you'll save time. When you've had a lender approve you for a certain dollar amount, you can make sure that you don't waste time looking at properties that are larger than your budget. You won't spend hours looking at tiny houses because you think you can't afford more. By having a definite price range in your mind, you can narrow your search only to those properties that you know will work for you financially.

Bypassing Disappointed Feelings

During a home search, few things are more upsetting than finding what you consider a perfect home only to have your hopes dashed because you can't financially figure out how you'll do it. A mortgage pre-approval will ensure you never have to deal with such a feeling; you won't even go see houses out of your approved range.

Saving Money

Another reason to head to your bank or another lender for a loan right away is that you can save money. By giving yourself time to compare various interest rates and different loan terms without a particular house looming large in your thoughts, you'll be more likely to be patient until you find a low rate and the best terms available. Waiting until you've fallen deeply in love with a particular home can mean you'll accept terms and rates that you might otherwise avoid.

Being Taken More Seriously

When you like a house, you will need to put in an official offer with the seller. The seller is not obligated to accept your offer, as others could be putting in their own offers. If you've already gotten the mortgage out of the way, you can show the seller that you're a serious buyer who is already approved and unlikely to have issues that crop up and stop the sale from going through. Your pre-approval could increase your chances of having your offer be positively accepted.

Once you've gotten a mortgage, you can enjoy visiting different homes and navigating the rest of the process. Discuss your finances with lenders nearby for greater assistance.

FCN Bank can help you get started with a mortgage today!

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