How do I go about getting a mortgage?

If you're already working with your trusted real estate agent, he or she will have lenders that they have added to their network because they know that they can trust them, and that you will receive excellent service. These lenders will work with you over the phone to get you started, and when you are ready to start looking at homes, they will be happy to work with you to make sure you are a pre-approved buyer, which makes a very strong and positive statement about you when you're writing a contract and negotiating on a home.

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