Turn yourself into a power buyer that can compete with cash offers and bid, buy, and close fast.
Turn yourself into a power buyer that can compete with cash offers and bid, buy, and close fast.
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The cachet to compete with cash
Fast
Our priority turn times mean you
can become a power buyer overnight.
Strong
Full-underwriting credit approval commands
respect and helps you compete with cash buyers*.
Flexible
Renewable and lasts for 90 days, giving
you time to find the home right for you.
Strong
Full-underwriting credit approval commands
respect and helps you compete with cash buyers*.
Flexible
Renewable and lasts for 90 days, giving
you time to find the home right for you.
We work fast to verify your credit history, income and assets.
Our process enables homebuyers to enter bidding wars against deep-pocketed cash buyers with confidence.
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* PowerBid Approval (the “Approval”) is contingent upon receipt of executed sales contract, an acceptable appraisal supporting value, valid hazard insurance policy, and a re-review of your financial condition. Rate, Inc. reserves the right to revoke this Approval at any time if there is a change in your financial condition or credit history which would impair your ability to repay this obligation and/or if any information contained your application is untrue, incomplete or inaccurate. Receipt of an application does not represent an approval for financing or interest rate guarantee. Not all applicants will be approved for financing. Restrictions may apply, contact Rate for current rates and for more information.
**Rate’s 5-minute pre-approval refers to an automated underwriting review of borrower submitted loan documentation and subsequent pre-approval and should not suggest to a borrower that Rate has fully funded or approved the borrowers mortgage application within 5 minutes. Rate cannot guarantee that a loan will be approved or that a closing will occur within a specific timeframe. Not all borrowers will be approved. Borrower's interest rate will depend upon the specific characteristics of borrower's loan transaction, credit profile and other criteria. Restrictions apply.
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