{"id":962,"date":"2026-04-21T04:59:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edirectorysolutions.com\/geniusloans\/?page_id=962"},"modified":"2026-04-21T13:19:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:19:44","slug":"loan-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edirectorysolutions.com\/geniusloans\/loan-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Loan Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Step 1: Find Out How Much You Can Borrow <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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The first step in obtaining a loan is to determine how much money you can borrow.\u00a0 In case of buying a home, you should determine how much home you can afford even before you begin looking. By answering a few simple questions, we will calculate your buying power, based on standard lender guidelines.<\/p>

Click here to\u00a0Pre-Qualify<\/a>.<\/p>

You may also elect to get pre-approved for a loan which requires verification of your income, credit, assets and liabilities.\u00a0 It is recommended that you get pre-approved before you start looking for your new house so you:\u00a0<\/p>

  1. Look for properties within your range.<\/li>
  2. Be in a better position when negotiating with the seller (seller knows your loan is already approved).<\/li>
  3. Close your loan quicker<\/li><\/ol>

    More on Pre-Qualification<\/b>
    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0    LTV and Debt-to-Income Ratios<\/a>
    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0    FICO\u2122 Credit Score<\/a>
    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0    Self Employed Borrower<\/a>
    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0    Source of down payment<\/a><\/p>

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    LTV and Debt-to-Income Ratios<\/b>
    LTV or Loan-To-Value ratio is the maximum amount of exposure that a lender is willing to accept in financing your purchase. Lenders are usually prepared to lend a higher percentage of the value, even up to 100%, to creditworthy borrowers. Another consideration in approving the maximum amount of loan for a particular borrower is the ratio of monthly debt payments (such as auto and personal loans) to income. Rule of thumb states that your monthly mortgage payments should not exceed 1\/3 of your gross monthly income. Therefore, borrowers with high debt-to-income ratio need to pay a higher down payment in order to qualify for a lower LTV ratio.<\/p>

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    FICO\u2122 Credit Score<\/b>
    FICO\u2122 Credit Scores are widely used by almost all types of lenders in their credit decision. It is a quantified measure of creditworthiness of an individual, which is derived from mathematical models developed by Fair Isaac and Company in San Rafael, California. FICO\u2122 scores reflect credit risk of the individual in comparison with that of general population. It is based on a number of factors including past payment history, total amount of borrowing, length of credit history, search for new credit, and type of credit established. When you begin shopping around for a new credit card or a loan, every time a lender runs your credit report it adversely effects your credit score. It is, therefore, advisable that you authorize the lender\/broker to run your credit report only after you have chosen to apply for a loan through them.<\/p>

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    Self Employed Borrowers<\/b>
    Self employed individuals often find that there are greater hurdles to borrowing for them than an employed person. For many conventional lenders the problem with lending to the self employed person is documenting an applicant’s income. Applicants with jobs can provide lenders with pay stubs, and lenders can verify the information through their employer. In the absence of such verifiable employment records, lenders rely on income tax returns, which they typically require for 2 years.<\/p>

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    Source of Down Payment<\/b>
    Lenders expect borrowers to come up with sufficient cash for the down payment and other fees payable by the borrower at the time of funding the loan. Generally, down payment requirements are made with funds the borrowers have saved. If a borrower does not have the required down payment they may receive \u201cgift funds\u201d from an acceptable donor with a signed letter stating that the gifted funds do not have to be paid back.<\/p>

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    Step 2: Select The Right Loan Program <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Home loans come in many shapes and sizes. Deciding which loan makes the most sense for your financial situation and goals means understanding the benefits of each.\u00a0 Whether you are buying a home or refinancing, there are 2 basic types of home loans. Each has different reasons you’d choose them.<\/p>

    1) Fixed Rate Mortgage<\/b><\/p>

    Fixed rate mortgages usually have terms lasting 15 or 30 years. Throughout those years, the interest rate and monthly payments remain the same.\u00a0 You would select this type of loan when you:<\/p>