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Preliminary pre-approval
Get a head start with a Preliminary Pre-approval
A preliminary pre-approval offers an estimate of the maximum home price you may be able to afford. Start online to check your home buying power without impacting your credit score.
A preliminary pre-approval gives you a stronger foundation before you begin touring homes or comparing loan offers. It can help you understand how much home may fit your budget, what your estimated monthly payment could look like, and which mortgage options may align best with your financial goals.
Entering the process with a clearer price range can also make conversations with agents, sellers, and lenders more productive. Instead of guessing, you move forward with a more realistic view of your buying power, down payment needs, and next steps toward a purchase.
Why pre-approval matters
- Set a practical home-shopping budget before making offers.
- Understand how rates, loan terms, and down payments affect affordability.
- Show sellers that you are preparing to buy with confidence.
- Reduce delays when you are ready to move into a full application.
What to review early
- Income, employment, and monthly debt obligations.
- Estimated cash needed for down payment and closing costs.
- Credit profile and the mortgage programs that may fit best.
- Whether a fixed-rate, FHA, jumbo, or refinance path makes sense.
A thoughtful pre-approval strategy can help first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and refinance shoppers approach the mortgage process with fewer surprises and better decision-making from the start.
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Use guided tools to understand payments, compare options, and map out what fits your budget before you move forward.
Use planning tools to manage your mortgage journey.
- Estimate monthly payments before you shop.
- Compare scenarios for different loan amounts and terms.
- Review rate guidance with calculators built for homebuyers.
- Move from early planning into a live application faster.
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The Mortgage Loan Process
Ongoing support helps homebuyers move from first planning steps to closing with a clearer path.
Get a Preliminary Pre-Approval
Check buying power and shape your budget without impacting your credit score.
Find Your New Home
Work with an agent, narrow your choices, and prepare to make an offer.
Complete the Home Loan Application
Submit financial documents once the home is under contract.
Work with Your Loan Officer
Review conditions, provide any final paperwork, and move through underwriting.
Get Funding to Close
Final documents are signed and funds are made available so the home purchase can close.
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Home Mortgage Loan Resources
Learn about affordability programs, first-time buyer support, and loan types that align with your goals.
We can help increase your purchasing power
For first-time buyers, military service members, medical professionals, and modest-income households, assistance programs can help stretch the homebuying budget.
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Learn the basics of homebuying with our guide
Buying your first home can feel overwhelming. The right checklists, calculators, and education help make each step more manageable.
- First-time homebuyer guide with start-to-finish tips
- Affordability tools to estimate a practical budget
- Programs that support down payments and closing costs
Fixed-Rate Mortgages
Lock in a stable rate and keep the same principal and interest payment structure over the life of the loan.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Start with an introductory fixed period, then adjust with market conditions later in the term.
Jumbo Loans
Designed for loan amounts above conventional conforming limits.
FHA, VA, and USDA Loans
Government-backed options can offer flexible pathways for eligible buyers.
Medical Professional Loans
Specialized mortgage solutions can support the unique financing needs of qualified medical professionals.
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