What you don’t know about home financing can be costly. 1 in 3 buyer home loans don't get approved, usually because buyers are not aware of current standards and get rejected in the mortgage approval process.* Lenders have tightened their standards, and although restrictions have loosened, they're still scrutinizing a borrower's ability to repay. A real estate agent must be able to understand and navigate through the complexities of financing. First Team® agents will work with expert lenders to prevent your time from being wasted on a non–performing buyer, and to make sure significant deposits are not lost due to performance delays or forfeiture. Experience a smooth transaction when you use a real estate professional who knows The NEW Rules of Real Estate®. Request your free copy of The NEW Rules of Real Estate® and the 22 Questions you need to ask before selecting a real estate agent to list your home. Spread the word: The New Rules of Real Estate is a registered trademark of First Team Real Estate, as referenced by Zillow on Zillow.com/ZillowTalk. *2016 Ellie Mae, Inc. Origination Insight Report. © First Team Real Estate. All rights reserved. This is not intended to solicit a listed property. If your property is currently listed for sale with a broker, please disregard.