
Loan Preapproval – Why?
Few People can buy a home or condo for cash. Nine out of 10 buyers finance their purchase, which means that virtually all buyers-especially first-time purchasers—require a loan.
"Preapproval" means you have met with a loan officer, your credit files have been reviewed and the loan officer believes you can readily qualify for a given loan amount with one or more specific mortgage programs. Based on this the lender will provide you with a preapproval letter, which shows your borrowing power.
This Benefits You, the Buyer- How?
First, it gives you and your realtor a reasonable range of home prices to search through versus finding the home you like and then the let down of not being able to afford it.
Second, it gives you an advantage in negotiating for the home you select. If two identical offers are made on a home, and the other offer is not preapproved, yours carries more weight. Your saying, "I’m a real buyer."
Third, by meeting with loan officers or preapproval on line, you have time to select the best value that fits your needs.
Fourth, you can close quicker because part of the financing process is already complete.
Links to Lenders that will help you through the process:
Below are links to lenders that will compete for your business. Shop with different lenders, some may have different programs that fit your needs better.
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Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Grady Brown, Home Mortgage Consultant
2101 Northside Dr. Suite 104, Panama City, Fl 32405
Phone: (850)522-6162 | Toll-Free: (866)876-3089
Cell: (850)624-9250 | Fax: (850)522-6167
Email: grady.L.brown@wellsfargo.com
Website: Click for more info & Application -
MSB - MidSouth Bank
Commercial
Brad Thomas, Vice President Commercial Lending
1418 West 23rd St, Panama City, Fl 32405
Phone: (850)215-5222
Fax: (850)215-5228
Email: brad.thomas@bankmidsouth.com
Website: bankmidsouth.com
Residential
Melody Squires, Mortgage Loan Originator
1418 West 23rd St, Panama City, Fl 32405
Phone: (850)215-5222
Fax: (850)215-5228
Email: melody.squires@bankmidsouth.com
Website: bankmidsouth.com -
Bank of America
Debra Smalley
Phone: (850)814-8384
Email: debra.s.smalley@bankofamerica.com -
Coastal Community Bank
Our mission is to found a bank which will be helpful and courteous to all customers, while working together to make this a better community in all areas of life. -
Trustmark Banking and Financial Solutions
Trustmark’s history of meeting its customers’ financial needs extends back to 1889. -
Regions Bank
Regions is committed to being an active participant in the communities we serve. That's why we support activities, events and organizations that embrace children, families and neighborhoods.
Jackie Fowler, Mortgage Loan Originator, Assistant Vice President
469 West 23rd St, Panama City, Fl 32405
Phone: (850)872-7155
Fax: (850)872-7161
Cell: (850)814-8390
Email: jackie.fowler@regions.com
Website: regions.com -
People's First (Florida's Community Bank)
For many people, their most valuable asset is their home, and hidden in that value is great borrowing power...your home's equity.

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