How do I get pre-approval letters for loans?

How do I get pre-approval letters for loans?

Lake Worth, FL · Member since 2017 · 45 posts · 7 votes
I was asked to send pre approval letter in order to see a property, I'm not using a hard money lender, I have a PML. What should I do?? Thank you for your cooperation
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Rental Property Investor · St. Petersburg, FL · Member since 2017 · 3k+ posts · 4k+ votes
8y
With private money, a proof of funds may be enough.
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  • Lender · Newark NJ · Member since 2017 · 56 posts · 28 votes
    8y

    Call a lender local or national doesn't matter. they have to run your credit, go over your income and assets to make sure it all falls within loan and lender guidelines. if you do, they will issue you a pre-approval letter for the price you are looking for. 

  • Rental Property Investor · St. Petersburg, FL · Member since 2017 · 3k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    8y
    With private money, a proof of funds may be enough.
  • Lake Worth, FL · Member since 2017 · 45 posts · 7 votes
    8y
    Thank you guy for your help!
  • Harjeet BhattiPro Member
    Lender · Glenview IL- CDLP NMLS#230554 · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 747 votes
    8y

    Funds proof should be good enough for you. You don't need pre-approval. 

  • Chris MasonPro Member
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    Lender · CA · Member since 2015 · 9k+ posts · 10k+ votes
    8y
    Originally posted by @Juan Rubio:
    I was asked to send pre approval letter in order to see a property, I'm not using a hard money lender, I have a PML. What should I do??

    Thank you for your cooperation

    "To whom it may concern, I am willing to lend Juan $100,000 to purchase 123 Main Street, valued at approximately $130,000. Juan has the remainder as a down payment. Attached, please see my proof of funds as his private lender."

  • Visalia-Fresno, CA · Member since 2009 · 1k+ posts · 863 votes
    8y

    I wouldn't over think it. All a POF letter is a piece of paper from joe blow.


    Franklin

  • Joe SplitrockPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Sioux Falls, SD · Member since 2015 · 9k+ posts · 18k+ votes
    8y

    @Juan Rubio whomever is lending the money will write up a letter for you. The letters are non-binding, so it doesn't guarantee they will even write the loan. That means the letter should be pretty easy to get. 

    You may wonder why people even require pre-approval letters if they are not a guarantee? It is basically a low level vetting process to make sure you have talked to a lender. 

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