What are The Benefits of Purchase Pass?
Upfront Commitment
An upfront lending commitment gives you the confidence to know your offer will stand out to sellers.
Appraisal Protection Program
Purchase Pass appraisal protection provides you cover if an appraisal comes in lower than expected.**
10-Day Closing Guarantee
A 10-day closing guarantee* means you can close without stress on any timeline.
Special Savings Account Rate
We're proud to offer Purchase Pass clients a special savings account rate to earn more on their down payment savings.***
Who Benefits from Purchase Pass? ...Everyone!
Buyers
With these tools, Leader Bank ensures that all financing details are taken care of up front so when buyers find their next home they are ready to confidently make their strongest offer.
Sellers
When you’re considering multiple offers on your home, one that comes with an upfront commitment, a guaranteed quick closing, and appraisal protection shows that a buyer’s loan is as good as funded and financing won’t be an issue during closing.
Real Estate Agents
In a competitive market with cash buyers, it’s important to set your clients up for success and give them leverage over the competition. Purchase Pass helps make the clients’ offers stand out and shows buyers that there won’t be any holdups with financing during closing.
Frequently Asked Questions
*Subject to borrower’s satisfactory completion of the Purchase Pass program and receipt of an approved Purchase Pass Commitment Letter. Credit approval required. Rate Lock agreement will be required to determine final interest rates and monthly payment. Commitment to close within 10 business days requires (a) Leader Bank’s review and acceptance of a valuation of the chosen property; (b) the ability of the Bank to obtain a clear title commitment and title insurance for a mortgage secured by the property, (c) borrower’s purchase of satisfactory insurance relating to the property as may be required and (d) satisfaction of all other conditions in the final Commitment Letter issued. 10-day closing offer available only for properties in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and the following New Hampshire counties: Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack, Strafford, Belknap, and Cheshire. Eligible borrowers will only receive $500 credit towards closing costs if both (a) the closing date in the purchase and sale agreement is set within 10 business days of Leader Bank’s receipt of the signed agreement and (b) neither borrower nor seller request and receives an extension to the closing date beyond this 10 business day deadline.
**Available for Purchase Pass commitments for conventional and conforming Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loans. For qualifying borrowers, if an appraisal comes in under the proposed purchase price so that the loan to value ratio of the loan would increase from 80% up to 85%, Leader Bank will cover the cost of any mortgage insurance premiums or pricing adjustments to honor Purchase Pass Commitment. Eligible borrowers must have eligible assets to contribute 20% of purchase price; minimum FICO score of 760 and maximum debt-to-income ratio of 35% required. Eligible for single family or warrantable condominium primary residences in Massachusetts only.