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What Does a Lender Look for When Approving My Loan?

When beginning the pre-approval process, most lenders are looking for a few major things: Credit History, Capital, Employment, and Collateral.

  1. Credit & Credit History. Lenders will use your current credit and past credit history as an indicator of your ability to repay your debt. They will look at how much you currently owe, how often you borrow, how often you pay your bills – and if you often pay them on time, as well as how well you live within your means. To check your credit score, visit annualcreditreport.com.


  2. Capital. Capital tells the lender how much money you have, to put towards your down payment, as well as funds that will remain in your accounts after closing to be used for reserves. This includes such things as moving expenses, money required to turn on utilities, emergency repairs, or cost of ongoing maintenance. This is crucial information as you begin your home buying journey and apply for a loan.


  3. Employment. Employment tells the lender approximately how long it will take you to pay back your debt. They will check things like your previous employment history, as well as your current employment situation. Lenders are looking for stability in your income earnings trend to help determine its likelihood of continuance.


  4. Collateral. Collateral protects the lenders in the case that borrowers are unable to repay their loan. This is equally important to lenders as credit, income, and employment, as it acts as a safety net in the unfortunate circumstance that the loan is unable to be paid.

For more information on the Loan Application and Loan Process, contact your local VanDyk Loan Originator today!

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What is the Difference Between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval?

Many home buyers know that pre-qualification and pre-approval are necessary steps in the home buying process, but not many understand how they differ, or when each action is required.

To help, we’ve broken down the process of each, and what – you as a home buyer – will need to provide.


What is pre-qualification?

Pre-qualification is an essential first step in the homebuying process. It tells you how much money you can borrow, based on your current finances and credit score, and gives you insight into your mortgage options, allowing your lender to better identify your unique needs and goals.

What do you need to provide for pre-qualification?

  • Income information
  • Credit check
  • Information about bank accounts
  • Down payment amount and desired mortgage amount

What is pre-approval?

Pre-approval is a much more in-depth process that requires more information and likewise carries more weight. This process requires you to complete a mortgage application and requires your lender to perform a credit check. Keep in mind that this process requires a detailed examination of your finances, so be prepared to answer unexpected questions.

The benefit of getting pre-approved is that it shows your seriousness as a homebuyer and your ability to secure a mortgage. Once you receive your pre-approval letter, it is valid for 90 days.

What do you need to provide for pre-approval?

  • Copy of pay stubs showing your income for the previous 30 days
  • Credit check
  • Bank account information or two of your most recent bank statements
  • Down payment amount and desired mortgage amount
  • W-2 statements
  • Personal and business tax returns from the past 2 years



Are you looking to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage loan? Contact a VanDyk Loan Originator by calling 888-482-6395 today!

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Sit Down with Steve Richman

We sat down with VanDyk’s new National Director of Strategic Growth and Branding, Steve Richman to talk about his new role and his plans on growing the team with a thoughtful approach while building brand awareness and bringing an exceptional client experience to every interaction.

Q: Why do you want to work with VanDyk?

Q: What sets VanDyk apart?

Q: Can you talk a little about your title and responsibilities?

Q: What can we expect to see happen in the industry in the next couple of months?

What is your perspective on customer service?

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Steve Richman joins VanDyk Mortgage!

We are thrilled to announce that Steve Richman has joined the VanDyk Mortgage family as our new

National Director of Strategic Growth and Branding!

In this new role, Steve will use his wealth of expertise to work with the team at VanDyk on overall branding, strategy, and employee recruiting.

A nationally recognized speaker, motivator, and coach, Steve has spoken to over 350,000 professionals at over 750 lending institutions across the US.

He has taught accredited continuing education classes for real estate professionals at the Sellinger Business School, as well as spoke as a guest lecturer at the Business School at Columbia University.

A Master Certified Sales Negotiation Trainer and Certified Trainer in DiSC Behavioral Profiling, Steve is a highly accredited expert in the Mortgage Industry.

Having held many professional roles in the mortgage industry, as a loan officer, account executive, and manager of mortgage operations, Steve brings years of experience along with valuable insight to his new role.

We are beyond grateful to have Steve on the team and are eager to show you what we have in store!

Welcome to the VanDyk family Steve!