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Purchase Loans
Walking through what you can actually afford and what to expect, before you make an offer or sign anything.
Overview
What this conversation looks like.
If you're buying a home, the most important conversation is the one before you make an offer. We talk through what you can actually afford, how much room you have for closing costs, and what the path to underwriting looks like for your specific situation.
Most first-time buyers come in with a number from an online calculator and questions about how realistic it is. The goal of the first call is to make that number something you trust.
In practice
What we'll cover on the call.
- Walk through your income and assets to estimate a comfortable payment range.
- Talk through down-payment trade-offs and how each affects your monthly cost.
- Identify documents you'll want gathered before underwriting starts.
- Discuss timing relative to your home search and any contingencies you're considering.
When to start
Good moments to book a call.
- Before you make an offer.
- Before you submit an application anywhere.
- Before you commit to a price range you haven't pressure-tested.
Want to talk through your situation?
30 minutes by phone or Zoom. English or Spanish. No application required and no rate quote on the call, that isn't the point.
Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a loan commitment, financial advice, or guarantee of approval. Rockland Financial is licensed in California.