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Understanding the Basics of Pre-Qualification in the Home Buying Process

Pre-qualification is an essential step in the home buying process, providing prospective buyers with valuable insights into their mortgage options. Let’s delve into the fundamentals of pre-qualification and its significance in navigating the real estate market.

Pre-qualification involves a preliminary assessment of a borrower’s financial information by a lender to estimate the maximum amount they may be eligible to borrow for a mortgage. Unlike pre-approval, which requires a more in-depth review of financial documents, pre-qualification is based on self-reported information provided by the borrower.

During the pre-qualification process, borrowers typically provide details about their income, assets, debts, and credit history. Based on this information, the lender evaluates the borrower’s financial profile and provides an estimate of the loan amount they may qualify for and the types of mortgage products available to them.

While pre-qualification offers valuable insights into a borrower’s mortgage options, it does not guarantee loan approval or lock in an interest rate. It serves as an initial assessment to help borrowers understand their purchasing power and narrow down their home search to properties within their budget.

One of the primary benefits of pre-qualification is its accessibility and speed. Borrowers can often obtain pre-qualification quickly and easily, either online or through a brief conversation with a lender. This allows prospective buyers to gain a preliminary understanding of their mortgage options before diving deeper into the home buying process.

Moreover, pre-qualification can be a useful tool for identifying potential areas of improvement in a borrower’s financial profile. If the pre-qualification estimate falls short of expectations, borrowers can take steps to address any issues, such as paying down debt or improving credit scores, to increase their eligibility for a higher loan amount.

In summary, pre-qualification is a valuable first step for prospective homebuyers looking to navigate the real estate market with confidence. By obtaining pre-qualification, borrowers can gain insights into their mortgage options, understand their purchasing power, and take proactive steps to achieve their homeownership goals.

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This is to give you notice that Sonic Loans Inc., Sonic Title Agency LLC, and Sonic Realty LLC have a business relationship. The nature of the relationship between the Referring Party and the provider(s), including percentage of ownership interest, if applicable, is: Sonic Loans Inc., Sonic Title Agency LLC, and Sonic Realty LLC are all 100% owned by the same party. Because of this relationship, this referral may provide any of the above parties with financial or other benefit.
A. Set forth below is the estimated charge or range of charges for the settlement services listed. You are NOT required to use the listed provider(s) as a condition for settlement of your loan on, or purchase, sale, or refinance of, the subject property.
THERE ARE FREQUENTLY OTHER SETTLEMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS AVAILABLE WITH SIMILAR SERVICES. YOU ARE FREE TO SHOP AROUND TO DETERMINE THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING THE BEST SERVICES AND THE BEST RATE FOR THESE SERVICES.
Provider and Settlement ServiceCharge or Range of Charges
Sonic Realty LLC1%-6% of purchase price
Sonic Title Agency, LLC Title Insurance Policy: $950 - $1706 on a $250,000 property. (Rates vary and are dependent on the state, selling price, and loan amount on the property.)
Title Search Fee: $250 - $325 (where applicable)
Closing Fee: $450 - $650
Sonic Loans Inc.

This company provides various real estate mortgage loan origination activities either as a third-party originator or a mortgage broker, including loan pre-qualification, competitive bid process (when providing third-party origination services), loan origination, loan pre-approval, loan structuring, processing, and closing.

Loan Origination Charge: 0-3 % of loan amount (may include 3rd party fees)
Loan Discount Fee/points: 0.5%-6% of loan amount.
Application/Processing Fee: $0.00 - $875.00
Flood and tax service: $0.00 - $95.00
Underwriting Fee: $0.00 - $1295.00
Document Review Fee: $0.00 - $400.00
Appraisal Fee: $0.00 - $850.00
Credit Report Fee: $0.00 - $135.00

Actual charges may vary according to the particular lender selected, the particular services provided, and the underlying transaction, borrower selections, etc. Some or all of these fees may be charged by third parties and/or the Member Mortgage Lender/Mortgage Broker. The Member Lenders and Mortgage Brokers have agreed to pay a fee ranging from 0.5% to 2.75% of the loan amount to Sonic Loans in connection with a range of loan origination services provided by Sonic Loans to the Member Lender/Mortgage Broker. The fees are paid either directly to Sonic Loans by the Member Lender/Mortgage Broker or billed directly to you at closing.
B. Set forth below is the estimated charge or range of charges for the settlement services of an attorney, credit reportingagency, or real estate appraiser that we, as your lender, will require you to use, as a condition of your loan on this property, to represent our interests in the transaction.
Sonic Loans Inc. provides mortgage lender/broker services. Sonic Realty LLC provides real estate brokerage services. Sonic Title Agency LLC provides title insurance and settlement services.

Provider and Settlement ServiceCharge or Range of Charges
Appraisal Fee$0-$800
Credit Report Fee$63-$125
 Actual charges may vary depending on the lender and loan program selected which can be found on your loan estimate.
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