What Happens After I Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage? 12 Steps
Going from a pre-approved home shopper to official homeowner isn't as complex as you might think. Here are 12 steps to follow.
Tim Lucas spent 11 years in the mortgage industry and now leverages that real-world knowledge to give consumers reliable, actionable advice. Tim has been featured in national publications such as Time, U.S. News, MSN, The Mortgage Reports, My Mortgage Insider, and more.
Going from a pre-approved home shopper to official homeowner isn't as complex as you might think. Here are 12 steps to follow.
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