Steps to Qualify for Las Vegas Home Loans


by Kent Pinkerton - Date: 2007-01-11 - Word Count: 319 Share This!

Thanks to the natural beauty of most real estate properties in the casino capital of the nation, many individuals are becoming more and more interested in qualifying for Las Vegas home loans.

Las Vegas home loans can, after all, make most people's dreams of owning a house in Las Vegas come true- even if they're not presently able to pay the full amount of the property. The rates for Las Vegas home loans are certainly lower than what you would expect in, for example, downtown New York, so acquiring a property in Las Vegas is also a good investment.

Here are the steps to help you qualify for a Las Vegas home loan:

Step 1: Know Your FICO Score

There are three major credit bureaus in the country - Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. It's best to know your credit scores from all three institutions since you don't know which bureau's score will be used by the mortgage company you'll end up doing business with. Some companies even use all three credit ratings by getting their mean score.

You can proceed to step 2 if you have a high FICO score. Anything above 600 is usually acceptable but you need to score higher than 700 if you wish your loan application to enjoy pre-qualified approval. If you have a low FICO score, you need to enlist the services of a credit repair company first before moving on.

Step 2 Compare Rates

If you wish to save more money, you need to do research to find the best home loan rates. Different companies offer different rates, so you need to shop around.

Step 3 House Hunting

Ideally, you should have a house in mind already before you shop for a home loan. But let's just say that the house's price is exceeds the amount of money you borrowed. In this case, you have no option but to find a different house that will match both your taste and your budget.


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