1) Know what you can afford. A mortgage pre-approval offers peace of mind by helping you determine the price range of homes you can shop for and the maximum mortgage you can afford. Remember that final mortgage approval is also based on your information and the property that is to be mortgaged.
2) Lock-in a mortgage rate before you begin shopping for a home. Many financial institutions will lock-in a rate for up to 120 days when pre-approving potential borrowers for a mortgage. Remember to renew the 120-day period if mortgage rates fall during this time, or better yet let an Invis mortgage professional do this for you. continue reading>>>
Hans Anderson
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