{"id":1579,"date":"2022-07-01T11:54:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T11:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thinkmint.ng\/buyrealestate\/?p=1579"},"modified":"2022-07-01T12:00:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T12:00:04","slug":"7-mortgage-mistakes-you-must-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinkmint.ng\/buyrealestate\/7-mortgage-mistakes-you-must-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Mortgage Mistakes You Must Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don\u2019t let the unfamiliarity and enormity of taking out a home loan scare you.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0People still make smart choices every day. They make a budget to see what they can afford, then get home loans with great interest rates, low fees and predictable, fixed monthly or yearly payments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoiding mortgage mistakes will be a big step towards realizing the joy in home ownership and not see it as a burden. It would also put you on the path to long-term financial security.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are going to be in the market for a new home soon and you are considering taking mortgage, make sure you avoid making these top 7 mortgage mistakes\u00a0<\/strong>below:<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Not Doing Proper Due Diligence<\/b><\/h4>\n

<\/b><\/b>Nothing beats being extra careful.You need to find out why the property you are interested in is being sold as you don\u2019t want to purchase what other people are trying to sell off.<\/span>To secure a mortgage, set a timeframe, and know the procedures and the right steps to take.<\/span>Make sure you do a careful search through an estate surveyor and valuer who knows his onions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Observe carefully when inspecting your prospective property – the protocols of sales and negotiations, research, and investigate sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Establish a good relationship with your broker\/agent or seller and observe very well the regulatory side of property acquisition or purchase. Be familiar with the laws of your state too, to avoid being swindled.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Not Patiently Looking Around for the Best Offer<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It pays to shop around for the best deal available to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

In getting a mortgage, devoting a little time to finding the best possible mortgage can save you a lot of money and interest over the lifespan of the loan.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, carrying out proper findings will help you in getting the best mortgage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Not Being Wise About the Documentation Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You need to be smart about the documentation, the processes, and protocols.<\/span><\/p>\n

Always pay close attention to the checklist and all other criteria such as the architectural drawings, bill of quantity, the application process, information to the bank about your earning capacity, expenditures and pattern. The bank will ask you for these before they tell you how much they can advance you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Ignoring the Penalty<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Always consider the penalty clause to redeem your mortgage as this may give you a flexible plan option to pay off your mortgage or negotiate interest charges with your bank.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ensure you understand and review clauses banks impose.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Stalling on Payment<\/b><\/h4>\n

While you\u2019re investigating rates, don\u2019t forget to look out for the fees!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many mortgages come fully packed with fees of all kinds. It is more advisable to pay all the fees at once because the quicker you do, the better the whole process goes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of these fees include: the cost of a certified true copy of the deed, stamp duties, endorsement fee, survey and facilitation fee, charting and registration fee, administration and consent fee, deed of lease or sublease. <\/span><\/p>\n

Never be ashamed or slow to ask questions pertaining to things you don\u2019t understand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Not Reviewing your Credit First<\/b><\/h4>\n

Do a cash flow analysis of yourself, your profit and loss account and your personal balance sheet to see your financial strength even before going to the mortgage institution. Make a budget to know how much you really can afford.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. Not Understanding your Mortgage Terms<\/b><\/h4>\n

Talk to most homeowners and they are most likely to tell you about how complex, confusing and time-consuming the mortgage process can be. Knowing this, it is certainly a good idea to arm yourself with as much knowledge about the borrowing process as much as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Final Words<\/b><\/h4>\n

The moral of the story is to always understand what you\u2019re signing up for. It\u2019s not enough to know what your monthly or yearly payment is today.<\/span><\/p>\n

You also need to ask if the interest rate can change and if so, <\/span>when<\/b> and by <\/span>how much<\/b> it will increase.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not comfortable with the loan terms or don\u2019t understand them, it\u2019s better to walk away than to make an expensive and potentially life-altering mistake.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, you can avoid all mortgage mistakes by doing adequate research before buying a property.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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