Guide to Mortgages
9 Steps to Finding The Best Mortgage for You
There are 9 steps you should take to find the best mortgage for you. It is best if they are done sequentially because each one is interdependent of the next step in the process.
- 1. Step 1: Check your credit
- 2. Step 2: How much can you afford?
- 3. Step 3: Finding the best mortgage
- 4. Step 4: Getting prequalified for a mortgage
- 5. Step 5: Compare mortgage offers
- 6. Step 6: Getting pre-approved by your lender
- 7. Step 7: Lock in your interest rates and points
- 8. Step 8: Closing
- 9. Step 9: Your mortgage check-up
