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Michigan Mortgage basics-
About 
            Credit
            Credit scores
            Closing costs
            Debt ratios
            Down Payments
            Points
            Pre approval letters

A few years ago could write a book about Michigan mortgages and the variety of mortgage products, but in the last few years banks have gone back to the basics.  There are not many different loan types anymore..   Here  are some of  the most important topics include:
Credit

Your credit fitness will go a long way in determining what kind of loan you will qualify for and what interest rate you will pay.

Before you go out looking at Michigan homes, you should see a Michigan mortgage lender to get pre-approved.  A loan officer will analyze your income, debt, and  credit.  Your loan officer will pre-approve you for a maximim home loan amount. This does not mean you are approved for that exact amount until you formally apply for a loan and the loan is actually under written.
 
Credit scores 

Understanding Your FICO Scores and How it Affects Home Buyers

First time Home buyers who need a mortgage find out that their credit score plays an important part in the home buying process and in determining the interest rate that a lender offers. Credit scores only consider the information contained in your credit profile.  Past late payments, judgements, bankruptcies,  current debt level, length of credit history, types of credit and number of inquiries are all considered in credit scores. Your  credit score considers both positive and negative information in your credit report. Late payments will lower your score, but establishing or re-establishing a good track record of making payments on time will raise your score. 

What is a credit score?  A credit score is a number that lenders use to estimate risk. There are three main credit bureaus that rate you and create you that fico score.  They are experian, Equifax, and Transunion.  Each one of them operate separately and have their own formula for determing a credit score.  Your scores will most likely be different from each company because they may not have all the same information or they may place more value on certain items.  Sometimes credit scores are influenced by what part of the country that you live in.  Credit scores range from 350 - 850.  Experience has shown lender that borrowers with higher credit scores are less likely to default on a loan. 

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