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🏡 Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan – Your First Step to Homeownership! ✅

Thinking about buying a home? One of the most crucial steps in the home-buying process is getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Before you start house hunting, securing a pre-approval letter helps you understand your budget, strengthens your buying power, and ensures a smoother transaction.

At Warrior Realty Group , we work with several top lenders to find you the best financing options. Let’s break down the importance of pre-approval, what lenders look for, and how you can qualify!

🔑 Why Pre-Approval is Essential

A mortgage pre-approval is a lender’s confirmation that you qualify for a specific loan amount based on your financial profile. Here’s why getting pre-approved should be your first step:

✅Know Your Budget– Pre-approval helps you determine how much home you can afford. 💰
✅Stronger Buying Power– Sellers take pre-approved buyers more seriously and may even prioritize your offer over others.
✅Faster Closing Process – Since lenders already reviewed your financials, closing on your dream home becomes much easier & quicker.
✅Spot Credit or Financial Issues Early– If there are any red flags, you’ll have time to address them before making an offer.

🏆 Minimum Requirements to Qualify for a Home Loan

Every lender has different criteria, but here are the general minimum requirements you need to meet:

📊 Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio

Lenders calculate your Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio to ensure you can comfortably afford a mortgage. The formula is:

💳DTI Ratio = Total Monthly Debt Payments ÷ Gross Monthly Income

🔹Conventional Loans: Typically require a DTI of 43% or lower
🔹FHA Loans: Can go up to 50% DTI with compensating factors

💼 Employment History & Income Requirements

Lenders want to see stable employment to ensure you have a reliable source of income.

✔️Minimum 2 years of steady employment (Preferably with the same employer)
✔️ If you’re self-employed , you’ll need 2 years of tax returns to prove consistent income
✔️ Pay stubs, W-2s, or tax returns will be required to verify income

📄 Credit Score & Report

Your credit score plays a huge role in your mortgage approval. Here’s what lenders typically require:

✅Conventional Loans: Minimum 620 credit score
✅FHA Loans: Minimum 580 (or as low as 500 with a larger down payment)
✅VA Loans (for Veterans): No strict credit score requirement, but 580-620+ is preferred

💡Tip: If your credit needs improvement, Warrior Realty Group can connect you with credit repair resources to help boost your score before applying. 📈

💰 Down Payment & Savings

Your down payment amount depends on the loan type:

✔️Conventional Loans: 3%-20% down
✔️FHA Loans: Minimum 3.5% down
✔️VA Loans (for Veterans): $0 down payment required 🎖️
✔️USDA Loans: $0 down for qualifying rural areas

📌Bonus: Some lenders offer down payment assistance programs —ask about available options!

🏦 Work with Approved Lenders for the Best Financing Options!

At Warrior Realty Group , we partner with several top mortgage lenders to ensure you get the best loan options based on your unique financial situation. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, an investor, or upgrading your home , we will match you with a lender who offers the best rates and terms.

📢IMPORTANT: When speaking with any lender, be sure to mention that you were referred by Kareem A. Lewis, Warrior Realty Group to receive the best service and financing options.