Step 1 – Credit Review
Learn about Credit reports, what affects credit scores, and how to obtain your own report without getting trapped in the FREE Credit scams you see on TV.
Step 2 – Credit Optimization
Generate a detailed profile of your finances and review what steps may be available to improve your score.
Step 3 – Getting Approved with Fannie Mae
Learn how lenders assess your risk profile and get a copy of the actual report with your risk score, loan approval conditions and appraisal requirements.
Step 4 – Learning About Fees and Loan Options
Receive a price quote for a new mortgage, learn about the different fees lenders charge and review the myriad of options available to help you structure your mortgage to best fit your financial picture.
Step 5 – Consumer Awareness Review
Take advantage of government sponsored counseling and programs designed to help borrowers understand their options. For first time homebuyers hoping to get in a home using a Fannie Mae approved 97% LTV product, counseling is mandatory.
Final – Fannie Mae Certified Case File ID number
With a Fannie Mae certification, you are cleared to close a loan as soon you provide the documents required in the conditions of approval. This document will prove to sellers and real estate agents that you are 'ready to buy'.