The key to most property transactions comes down to a buyer’s ability to secure finance.

But over the past 12 months, as interest rates have risen against a backdrop of higher property prices, obtaining finance hasn’t always been easy.

The first step most would-be buyers take is speaking to a mortgage broker and getting a pre-approval in place.

This episode explores whether pre-approvals are really worth the trouble.

What you’ll learn: 

• (0:31) Introduction
• (2:22) Understanding Pre-Approvals and Pre-Qualifications for Loans
• (2:55) The Process and Benefits of Pre-Approvals
• (3:45) Conditions and Final Approval for Loans
• (4:34) The Importance of Pre-Approvals in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
• (5:26) Downsides and Potential Risks of Pre-Approvals
• (6:00) The Conditional Nature of Pre-Approvals
• (6:15) The Impact of Changing Financial Situations and Property Valuations
• (6:47) How Time-Consuming Are Pre-Approvals?
• (7:04) Necessary Paperwork for Pre-Approvals
• Loads more…

Links and Resources:

Australian Government – Moneysmart: Getting a Home Loan

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