Mortgage Pre-Approvals: Top 3 Common Myths [VIDEO]
If you’re preparing to take the next step in the home-buying process, a pre-approval consultation is a key first step that can save you time and money
Pre-approvals are a CRUCIAL first step in your mortgage journey. If you’re a first time homebuyer, it’s completely normal to feel apprehensive about the process but this apprehension often stems from common myths (often learned through friends and family who are well-intentioned and eager to assist but may be misinformed). It is important to speak to a licensed and experienced mortgage broker who can provide prompt answers to your questions while understanding how home ownership fits within your long- and short- term financial goals.
The Pre-Approval Process
A pre-approval consultation is a very simple process that generally takes about 10-15 minutes via telephone or online application. In order to recommend the best mortgage rate and products, your broker will first need to determine your mortgage eligibility by verifying your employment and/or income (via tax returns, paystubs, and/or letter of employment).
For example:
If you are salaried/hourly, a broker will request:
- most recent paystub
- letter of employment
- last two year T4s (tax returns)
If you are self-employed, a broker will request:
- last two year T1 generals full
- last two year notice of assessments (with confirmation of taxes up to date)
- if incorporated, we will additionally ask for
- last 2 year business financials
- articles of corporation
Upon determining your mortgage eligibility, your mortgage broker will narrow down the products and rates for which you qualify and get you started on your mortgage journey.
Debunking the Myths
Click our video below to see James Harrison, President and Mortgage Broker for mortgages.ca unpack 3 of the most common myths of mortgage pre-approvals:
- Myth #1: Pre-Qualified = Pre-Approval
- Myth #2: Pre-Approved = Unconditional Offer Time
- Myth #3: Pre-Approvals Last Forever
For more information on how a mortgage broker can help you, contact mortgages.ca today for your free, no-obligation consultation. You can contact us by phone at 647-795-8700 x 0, by email at [email protected], or by visiting our website and clicking ‘Apply Now’ to speak to a mortgage broker today.
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