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Closing on Your New Home: Final Steps

Closing on Your New Home: Final Steps

Dec 18, 2023 | Arizona Mortgages, California Mortgages, FHA Loan, Florida Mortgages, Frequently Asked Questions, Mortgage, Texas Mortgages

Now that you have that coveted final loan approval, there are only a few final things to do before you can pick up the keys to your new home. Although that dream of homeownership is practically in hand, these last items are just as critically important as any other...
Differences Between Conditional and Final Loan Approval

Differences Between Conditional and Final Loan Approval

Nov 11, 2023 | Arizona Mortgages, California Mortgages, Florida Mortgages, Frequently Asked Questions, Mortgage, Texas Mortgages

When you’re trying to get a loan for your new home, there are two steps that might sound a bit confusing: conditional and final loan approval. Understanding the difference between these two stages is critically important. In this guide, we’ll break down...
What Not to Do While Your Loan is Being Processed

What Not to Do While Your Loan is Being Processed

Oct 25, 2023 | Arizona Mortgages, California Mortgages, Florida Mortgages, Frequently Asked Questions, Mortgage, Texas Mortgages

For most prospective home buyers, getting approved for a loan is one of the key components of the home purchase process. However, getting pre-approved doesn’t mean you’re done! You still need conditional and final approval of your loan to fund and close. To ensure...
What is a Home Appraisal and How Might It Affect Your Home Loan?

What is a Home Appraisal and How Might It Affect Your Home Loan?

Sep 26, 2023 | Frequently Asked Questions

Every property must get a home appraisal as part of the purchase process. Unlike a home inspection that focuses on the property’s condition, an appraisal evaluates its worth in the current real estate market. This crucial evaluation not only impacts the final...
Disclosures You Might See During the Home Purchase Process

Disclosures You Might See During the Home Purchase Process

Sep 13, 2023 | Frequently Asked Questions, Mortgage

Whether you’re buying your first home or your next home, there are several disclosures you might see during the home purchase process. These vary from state to state and depend on the type of property you’re purchasing, but in general, expect to see the following...
What You Need to Complete a Mortgage Loan Application

What You Need to Complete a Mortgage Loan Application

Aug 30, 2023 | Arizona Mortgages, California Mortgages, FHA Loan, Florida Mortgages, Frequently Asked Questions, Mortgage, Texas Mortgages

Congratulations! Now that your offer has been accepted on your dream home, it’s time to move forward with the mortgage loan application. When you choose to work with The Potempa Team, you will work with a dedicated loan processor who will ensure all necessary...
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