You Got Pre-Approved... Now What? (Don't Make These Mistakes)

You Got Pre-Approved... Now What? (Don't Make These Mistakes)

Getting pre-approved is a huge milestone, but it isn't the finish line. It's really just the beginning of the home buying process. One of the biggest misconceptions buyers have is thinking that once they're pre-approved, everything is finished. The truth is, the decisions you make between pre-approval and closing can have a big impact on whether your loan closes smoothly or runs into unnecessary problems. In this episode, I walk you through exactly what happens after you're pre-approved. We'll talk about what a pre-approval really means, why your lender may ask for more documents, what an Offer Ready Review is, and why we schedule a Pre-Purchase Zoom Meeting before you start making offers. I'll also cover some of the biggest mistakes I see buyers make, including changing jobs, financing furniture or vehicles, opening new credit accounts, moving money around, and making late payments. If you're getting ready to buy a home, this episode will help you understand what to expect and how to avoid surprises along the way. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn: * What a mortgage pre-approval really means * Why pre-approved doesn't mean your loan is fully approved * Why lenders sometimes ask for additional documents * What an Offer Ready Review is and why it helps * How a Pre-Purchase Zoom Meeting prepares you before you make an offer * How mortgage rates and payment options affect your buying power * Why understanding appreciation can help you make a better buying decision * The biggest mistakes buyers make after they're pre-approved * Why changing jobs can create problems during the loan process * Why financing furniture, cars, or other purchases can affect your approval * How new credit accounts and large deposits can delay a closing * Why communication with your lender is so important from start to finish Key Takeaways * Pre-approval is the beginning of the loan process, not the end. * It's normal for your lender to ask for additional documents. * Preparing your file early can help reduce stress and avoid delays. * Small financial decisions can affect your mortgage approval. * Staying in communication with your lender helps keep everything on track. Need Help Buying a Home? If you have questions about buying a home or you'd like help with your mortgage, I'd love the opportunity to help. Visit www.keithgo.com [http://www.keithgo.com] to learn more or schedule a consultation. Subscribe If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Yes, You Can Buy a Home and leave a review. It helps more buyers find the show, and it allows us to continue creating free content to make the home buying process easier to understand. Schedule your free consultation [http://schedulewithkeithgo.com]- http://schedulewithkeithgo.com [http://schedulewithkeithgo.com]  Send me a message [keith@keithgo.com] - keith@keithgo.com

Stop Losing Bidding Wars: How Bridge Loans Help Move-Up Buyers Win

Are you a move-up buyer tired of having your offers rejected? In today’s competitive real estate market, home sale contingencies have become the number one reason offers are being turned down by sellers. If your equity is trapped in your current home, you might feel like you’re stuck—but on Yes You Can Buy Home, we are here to show you that there is a strategic solution. In this episode, we sit down with bridge loan expert Taylor Cardwell to demystify the process and explain why a bridge loan is the ultimate "vessel" to move properties in today’s economy. What you’ll learn in this episode: * The Contingency Trap: Why sellers are increasingly rejecting contingent offers and how you can position yourself as a "cash-ready" buyer to get your offer accepted. * Bridge Loan 101: Learn why a bridge loan is actually a two-loan structure that works in tandem with your purchase loan, not against it. * The "No-Payment" Advantage: Discover how the bridge loan program allows you to access your home equity without creating a new monthly payment, keeping your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio clean and your qualification easier. * Avoid the "Fire Sale": Why rushing to sell your home leads to thousands of dollars in lost profit and how a bridge loan gives you 12 full months of flexibility to move out, clean, stage, and sell for top dollar. * Strategic Debt Consolidation: How to use your bridge loan proceeds to pay off high-interest consumer debt, car loans, or credit cards before you buy your next property. * TBD Pre-Approvals: Why you should start your underwrite before you find your next house to put yourself in the strongest possible negotiation position. Is this for you? Whether you are a realtor looking to educate your clients, a self-employed borrower worried about tax returns, or a homeowner looking to downsize or upgrade, this conversation breaks down the complex financial strategies you need to thrive in the current market. We discuss everything from FHA/Conventional overlaps to non-QM products, bank statement loans, and asset depletion. Stop worrying about lining up closing dates perfectly or living in a hotel. Learn how to unlock your trapped equity and take control of your next move—because with the right strategy, Yes You Can Buy Home. Schedule your free consultation [http://schedulewithkeithgo.com]- http://schedulewithkeithgo.com [http://schedulewithkeithgo.com]  Send me a message [keith@keithgo.com] - keith@keithgo.com

How to Boost Your Credit Score for a Mortgage: Mistakes to Avoid

I sit down with Dianna Thompson a mortgage expert on the new strategies to raise your score. Are you planning to buy a home? Before you pay off old debt, listen to this. In this episode, mortgage experts break down why paying off certain collections can actually hurt your credit score and ruin your chances of getting a mortgage. Learn the dos and don'ts of credit management, the impact of medical debt, and why a "deep dive" with a certified loan officer is the secret to mortgage success. Episode Show Notes In this episode, we cover: * The "Re-aging" Trap: Why paying off old collections can turn a two-year-old debt into a "new" collection and damage your mortgage eligibility. * The 30% Rule: Understanding why current credit history is the most important factor in your score. * Medical Debt Changes: How recent updates to credit reporting laws for medical collections can help you qualify for a home. * The "Hopes and Dreams" Call: Why you need a deep, personalized strategy session with your loan officer before you start looking at houses. * Authorized Users & VantageScore: Why traditional credit-boosting tricks like adding an authorized user may no longer work for conventional loans. * Expert Advice: Why you should never open new lines of credit, co-sign, or pay off major debts without consulting your mortgage advisor first. * AI vs. Human Expertise: Why algorithms and online pre-approvals often fail, and why professional human guidance is essential for non-perfect scenarios. Key Takeaways: * Don't make any changes to your credit profile until you speak with a certified mortgage advisor. * Keep credit card balances between 10% and 30% of your limit for the best score. * A "no" from a big bank doesn't mean a "no" for your home ownership journey. There are thousands of programs available for those who need a personalized path. Schedule your free consultation [http://schedulewithkeithgo.com]- http://schedulewithkeithgo.com [http://schedulewithkeithgo.com]  Send me a message [keith@keithgo.com] - keith@keithgo.com

One Day Out of Bankruptcy and Still Have a Path to Buy

Think bankruptcy, lower credit, or rental struggles mean you cannot buy a home? In this episode of Yes You Can Buy a Home, Keith talks with Nicole from My Rent Solution about rent-to-own, lease purchase, credit strategy, and new homeownership options for buyers who do not fit the traditional mortgage box yet. What if you were told you could be one day out of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and still have a path toward homeownership? In this episode of Yes You Can Buy a Home, Keith talks with Nicole from My Rent Solution about a lease purchase and rent-to-own style program designed for buyers who want to own but do not qualify for a traditional mortgage yet. They cover: - How someone with a 580 credit score may still have options - Why renting may be harder to qualify for than buying - How lease purchase programs work - How buyers can use credit strategy to improve their scores - Why rent payments do not build equity - How My Rent Solution helps buyers create a plan - Why bankruptcy does not always mean homeownership is years away This episode is for anyone who has been told no by a landlord, lender, or credit report and still wants a real plan to buy a home. Learn more at myrentsolution.com. Schedule your free consultation [http://schedulewithkeithgo.com]- http://schedulewithkeithgo.com [http://schedulewithkeithgo.com]  Send me a message [keith@keithgo.com] - keith@keithgo.com

Should You Buy a Home Now or Wait? Keith Goeringer Talks With Wendy Green

In this episode of the Yes You Can Buy a Home podcast, Keith Goeringer sits down with Wendy Green of Green Property Brokers to talk about why waiting to buy a home often costs buyers more than they realize. Wendy shares how she grew up around real estate from a young age, what pulled her into the business, and why she believes homeownership is still one of the strongest long-term wealth moves a person can make. Keith and Wendy also discuss why starting the process does not mean you have to buy today. It means you get informed. You learn your numbers. You understand your options. Then you make a better decision with less stress. If you have been wondering whether now is the right time to buy, this episode will help you think through the decision with more clarity.  Keith Goeringer talks with Wendy Green of Green Property Brokers about why the best time to buy a home was five years ago, and why the second-best time may be right now. They discuss homeownership, timing the market, and why getting informed is the first step. Notes: In this episode, Keith Goeringer is joined by Wendy Green of Green Property Brokers. Wendy grew up in the real estate business. Her dad was a real estate investor, and she was exposed to the business from the time she was four years old. That early experience shaped the way she sees homeownership, investing, lifestyle, and long-term financial security. Keith opens the episode with a simple idea: The best time to buy a house was five years ago.  The second-best time is right now. That does not mean every person should rush out and buy a home today. It means buyers need to start the process sooner so they have real information instead of guessing. In this episode, Keith and Wendy talk about: • Why waiting to buy often costs more than people think • Why starting the process does not mean committing to buy • How buyers can use information to make better decisions • Why real estate has been such a major part of Wendy’s life • How growing up around investors shaped Wendy’s view of the business • Why homeownership is still one of the most important wealth-building tools • How buyers can reduce fear by understanding their real numbers • Why the right real estate and mortgage team matters Key Takeaway:  You do not have to buy a home today. But you should know what is possible. The worst move is sitting on the sidelines for years, guessing, waiting, and hoping the market gets easier. A better move is to get informed, know your numbers, and make a decision based on facts.  Schedule your free consultation [http://schedulewithkeithgo.com]- http://schedulewithkeithgo.com [http://schedulewithkeithgo.com]  Send me a message [keith@keithgo.com] - keith@keithgo.com