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One of the first things I urge my clients to do is to get their mortgage pre-approval in place before they fall in love with a home.

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Many Americans have been holding off on buying homes over the last few years due to the sharp increases in mortgage rates and home prices that occurred over the last couple of years. The average ...

When it comes to real estate, the best outcomes rarely happen by chance. The buyers who succeed are usually the ones who prepare early, long before they walk into their first showing. Preparation ...

More than just a ballpark estimate, pre-approval involves a lender reviewing your income, deposit, and debt-to-income ratio. If approved, you receive a conditional green light to borrow a set amount, ...

A lender might issue a conditional mortgage approval if there are some hurdles you still need to clear before you can get a mortgage. The conditions you need to meet before proceeding to full approval ...

Text Callout : Key Takeaways - What Is Conditional Mortgage Approval? When a lender reviews a mortgage application, it might find that some pieces of information are missing. A conditional mortgage ...