MEET ERIN THE EXPERT
Erin Carvelli (aka Erin the Expert or ETE) has spent her entire career in the mortgage industry and worked at every level from processing and underwriting to originating and managing. As the lead for the Shore Mortgage Team, she is able to leverage her knowledge and experience to provide exceptional guidance and personalized service for her clients and their agents. Her clients say it all: Facebook, Zillow, Testimonials.
Get to know Erin better in the latest #ETE video done Q&A style. Among other things, she talks about her background, what her responsibilities are as a personal mortgage banker, why pre-approval is better than pre-qualification, a bit about the technology she uses and where she got the nickname "Erin the Expert".
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Buying a home is an exciting experience, but it can be one of the most challenging if you don’t understand the mortgage process. Many people feel overwhelmed because of the amount of paperwork they have to complete. Knowing what to expect, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer, will help you make solid decisions about your home purchase.
There’s a lot to do to prepare when buying a home. The Shore Mortgage Team of Greenway Mortgage and Erin are here to help guide you throughout the process with valuable information to keep you informed!
As you begin the journey toward homeownership, there are many resources available Greenway Mortgage has to offer in order to educate you for a smooth, stress-free process. Throughout the process, you will face many decisions, so feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.
If you're a First-Time Homebuyer, download our 'First-Time Homebuyer Guide' here. Inside you'll find valuable information:
- Mortgage 101
- Getting Your House in Order
- The Hunt
- The Purchase Process
- The Happy Homeowner
- First-Time Homebuyer Programs
- Resources & Checklists for the First-Time buyer
WHY SHOULD YOU GET PRE-APPROVED?
Getting pre-approved should always be the first step! It's the real deal, especially when you are serious about purchasing a home. A pre-approval letter is a statement from the lender that you qualify for a specific mortgage amount based on an underwriter's review of all of your financing information (credit report, pay stubs, bank statement, assets, salary, etc). Having that pre-approval letter puts you at an advantage when dealing with a potential seller, as he or she will know you're ONE step closer to getting an actual mortgage. An article from, Keeping Current Matters, also explains why pre-approval should always be your first step.
WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR A PRE-APPROVAL? BE PREPARED!
In order to get you pre-approved we need the documentation below. All of this and more will be needed once your loan is in process so might as well pull it together now.
- Pay stubs – last 30 days
- W2s – last 2 years
- Federal tax returns – last 2 years, all pages and schedules
- Bank statements – Last 2 months, all pages
- Realtor and attorney contact info
- Copy of photo ID – must be legible
Listen to Erin's Podcast, "5 Steps to Mortgage Qualification" to learn more!
During the early stages of qualification, Greenway Mortgage has to ask many questions that may not seem to relate to a mortgage, and we request a lot of documentation. This is necessary because guidelines have become more stringent to ensure borrowers don’t bite off more than they can chew. Understanding the underwriting process can help ease stress and streamline the effort. In general, mortgage lenders like Greenway, observe the 4 Cs of borrower qualification – Character, Credit, Capacity and Collateral. Since every individual’s financial situation varies, this method helps Emerald Home Loans determine if a particular borrower and property are mortgage-worthy.
Listen to Erin's Podcast, "The 4 C's of Borrower Qualification". Erin walks you through what each is as well as what sorts of things could reduce a clients purchasing power. Listen Now!
Download the 4 C's Of Borrower Qualification Infographic here.
Erin Carvelli has created a series of Mortgage Podcasts to help those who are navigating the real estate, home buying, and mortgage process.
You're encouraged to contact us with all of your questions. Take a look at some topics here!
MortgageCast101: An Introduction
Deconstructing Your Mortgage Payment
Want to learn what the components of a mortgage payment are? You're in luck!
Erin talks about this topic in one of her Podcasts, "Deconstructing Your Mortgage Payment." Namely, Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance or PITI.
It can get confusing quick, so we've created this handy diagram that sums it all up. Click the image here to download the diagram >>
If you’re wondering how a refinance of your mortgage might affect your monthly payment, take a look at our Refinance Calculator. You simply plug in numbers for your current and desired loans, and we’ll calculate the difference in your payment, the months it will take you to break even on your costs, and even the rate of return on your costs.
Is it better to use a Home Equity Line of Credit or to do a "cash out" refinance despite a higher interest rate?
Total Housing Payment and Qualification Evaluation Calculator
A quick way to estimate a total monthly housing payment and the income needed to qualify. Bookmark this calculator link and make a quick visit when you’re looking at homes.
If you’re wondering how a refinance of your mortgage might affect your monthly payment, take a look at our Refinance Calculator. You simply plug in numbers for your current and desired loans, and we’ll calculate the difference in your payment, the months it will take you to break even on your costs, and even the rate of return on your costs.
How long do you plan to stay in your home? And how might your home’s value change in that time? There’s no guarantee prices will increase, but even with the market’s ups and downs, values tend to rise over time. Here is a quick interactive graph to show you how even small changes can build on each other as the years pass.
Wondering how your home value could grow? Use this calculator to find out your home’s future value.
Price and Payment Today vs. Price and Payment Tomorrow Calculator
Enter an expected rate and price change to calculate what today’s payment may become tomorrow!
THE McCANNS
SHORE HOMES ARE BUILT ON TRUST
3 Home Purchases. 13 Months. 1 Trusted Mortgage Lender
The McCanns didn’t necessarily plan to go through the mortgage process three times in a little more than a year. But life has a way of changing even the best-laid plans. When Kevin McCann and his wife, Susan, decided to move… and their son was ready to buy a townhouse… and it was time to upgrade the shore house… they knew exactly who to call to get the ball rolling. Read the full story here.
GREENWAY REFUSES TO LET DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES PREVENT A HAPPY ENDING
A McArthur Sucess Story
Divorce is never easy. When kids are involved and a home needs to be sold, the situation becomes even more stressful. When Mary McArthur finalized her divorce, the family home sold quickly. When she needed a mortgage for a new home for herself and her two children and needed it turned around quickly, she contacted Amy Marino at Greenway Mortgage. Read the full story here.
KRITCH FAMILY: WHEN LIFE THREW THIS FAMILY CURVEBALLS, GREENWAY WAS READY
Christine and Dan Kritch and their 3-year old daughter, Kierstin, lived in ahouse built in 1922. The house was nestled on a beautiful half-acre lot in a great neighborhood but, like many older homes, it had very small rooms and just one bathroom. The Kritches made the difficult decision to sell their house so they could move into a larger home in a nearby town and enroll Kierstin in a better school system. Read the full story here.