Home Buyer’s Guide
We Walk You Through
The Whole Process!
At East Texas Lending, we are here to help you find your dream home. We understand that finding the right financing may be difficult, but partnering with us makes it straightforward!

Pre-Approval
The pre-approval process is the first step in the home buying process. It often involves a complete loan application and a summary providing valuable information to your real estate agent relating to the amount you can afford and other applicable conditions.
5 Things to Know
Credit History
Your credit score will play a big factor not only in your mortgage approval but also the rate you receive. This score is influenced by your responsibility
Monthly Debt
The total amount of money you owe to creditors factors into your eligibility for different types of mortgage programs.
Income
Job and income stability are as important as the debt you carry, since they speak directly to your ability to pay back your mortgage.
Assets
Your assets describe the savings you have now. Note that having a large asset base will help you qualify for the loan.
Purchases
Any large purchases or major fund transfers between the start of the process and closing the sale could change your credit and asset levels, and affect your ability to qualify for the mortgage.

Home Loan Process
Home Loan Process Fees
Down Payments
The more money you can pay up-front, the less you will need to borrow, and the less you need to borrow, the less you need to pay each month for your mortgage.
Closing Costs
You will need to prepare your budget for appraisal costs, attorney fees, lender fees, and costs related to title company services.
Insurance
By law, any homeowner must attain an insurance policy to safeguard against losses due to fire, flood, or storm damage.
Home Inspection
You will obviously want to know your new home inside and out before you make a purchase, and the best way to get a full picture is to employ the services of a home inspector.
Attorneys
There are many legal matters involved with a new home purchase, and they can be confusing to navigate without the aid of an attorney.

Closing
Get Ready for Closing!
Required Funds
Bring a cashier’s check for your down payment and closing costs. Make the check out to yourself – you’ll endorse the check to the title company at the closing.
Locations
Write down the time and address of the title company – along with the phone number.
Extra Time
We strive to streamline the loan process – and is always on time. However, third parties can cause delays. Don’t plan any major events – especially a moving deadline.
Power of Attorney
Many clients plan to sign their documents on behalf of themselves AND their co-owners.
Identification
Bring at least one form of picture identification such as a driver’s license, state ID or U.S. Passport.