Published July 10, 2014
3 Important Documents to Understand When Buying a Home in Alaska
Posted by Wes Madden on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 2:50 PM
When it comes to buying a home in Alaska, there are many moving parts. All along your homebuyer journey, from finding your dream home to the closing, there will be paperwork— some of which may include terms you've never seen if you're a first-time homebuyer in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Palmer and Eagle River AK.
"The challenging part of the closing process is perusing the transactional documents that indicate whether or not you are getting the deal you believe you negotiated or were promised," a mortgage expert tells MSN Real Estate. "This is the most challenging part of the process because the stakes are high, and the time pressures severe."
But don't stress about the process of understanding the paperwork for Alaskan real estate, homebuyers! The following can help you take one document at a time and by the time you close on your Fairbanks or Anchorage home, you'll feel like an old pro in the local market.
The Lending Statement
The lending statements details, at length, the interest rate on your loan, the penalties you will incur from a late payment, and how to go about making extra payments toward your loan's principal amount. A financial document focused entirely on your mortgage, this is one to pay close attention to as you'll need to know the in's and out's of your mortgage's payment system.
The Settlement Statement
The settlement statement is one of the most important documents associated with buying a home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Palmer or Eagle River. This document discusses the necessary fees you'll need to pay your lender at the time of your home's closing.
The Fixed/Adjustable Rate Note
This document details more terms of your home loan— the interest rate, your future mortgage payments and if you have an adjustable-rate loan, when you're able to begin rate adjustments.
When you're in the process of purchasing a home in Alaska, the paperwork can seem overwhelming. And while each and every document is important and should be carefully studied, these three are especially beneficial, not to mention a crucial part of understanding the terms of your home loan. You will soon be legally bound by these agreements after your home closing, so it may be in your best interest to begin familiarizing yourself with the lending statement, settlement statement and the fixed/adjustable rate note.
Madden Real Estate is here to help with every step of your homebuying journey! Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have. We look forward to hearing from you!
Wes Madden, CEO
Madden Real Estate
(907) 452-3000
Wes@WesMadden.com
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