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Banking on a buck
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Kelly Azzinaro is vice president/business banking relationship manager at SunTrust Bank in New Smyrna Beach. She can be e-mailed at kellyazzinaro@suntust.com or kellyazzinaro@nsbnews.net
Mortgage rep. can show you the way
Deciding to purchase a home is a very big step in life. In addition to deciding on that perfect home, there is also the process of getting approved for a mortgage. Although, this step isn't as fun and often seems frustrating, it is an important step that should be completed before you decide on your dream home.
Being approved (or pre-approved) for a home mortgage does not have to be hard. In fact, dealing with a quality mortgage representative should make this process painless and very informative.
A good mortgage representative will ask questions to determine the type of mortgage that is right for you. Questions like how long do you expect to be in your new house, do you have a budget prepared already and do you have savings will help the mortgage representative decide the type of product that fits you best. The more information both financially and personally the representative has, the better they can recommend a product.
Also, a good mortgage representative will answer the questions you have. You should feel secure and confident with who is doing your mortgage because trust is needed. Trust that you, the buyer, can afford the mortgage, and trust that the buyer is now more informed on mortgages.
Buying a new home should be one of the happiest moment in a person's life. It should not be a time of worry over whether the new mortgage is affordable. A quality mortgage representative will explain every aspect of the mortgage before closing so there are no regrets.
Taking the time to do this will ensure that you will be happy with the biggest investment you can make your new home.

