The Professor's 7 Steps to a Mistake-Free Mortgage

Before you select a lender...

1. Step 1

   Decide if you want help before proceeding further.

   Get Help

2. Step 2

   Learn if you qualify, and if not, what you can do about it.

   Do you qualify?Most borrowers begin here.

3. Step 3

   Select the type of mortgage that best meets your needs.

   Find a MortgageFast Track: For those who know they qualify.

4. Step 4

   Select the combination of interest rate and lender fees that best meets your needs.

   Select Rate/FeesFaster Track: For those who know they qualify and know the type of mortgage they want.

5. Step 5

   Select the lender offering the best deal on the desired mortgage.

   This step can only be reached from Step 4.

 
After you select a lender...

1. Step 6

   Monitor your price until your loan is locked and cleared to close.

   Monitor Price

2. Step 7

   Compare the prices of title insurance and mortgage insurance (if required) on this site with those quoted by the insurers selected by your lender.

   Compare Prices