Pre-Approval

Report: Most First-Time Buyers Get Pre-Approved Before House Hunting

November 24, 2021

Recent data shows that most first-time home buyers in Washington State and nationwide shop for a mortgage loan before shopping for a home. There are several advantages to taking this preliminary step prior to house hunting.'

Seattle Is Known for Bidding Wars: A Good Reason to Get Pre-Approved

March 8, 2022

The Seattle housing market traditionally has the highest rate of home bidding wars among U.S. cities. It’s just one more reason why home buyers should be pre-approved for a mortgage loan, before making an offer on a house. '

Why You Should Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Loan in Portland

November 24, 2021

Summary: Before you start your search for a new home in Portland, you should consider getting pre-approved first, and there are many reasons for this. In this article, we will go over why you should get pre-approved for a mortgage…'

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Benefits of Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage in Washington State

December 5, 2023

In a previous tutorial, we examined the 11 steps to buying a home in Washington State. Loan pre-approval was one of the recommended steps. Today, we will take a closer look at the mortgage pre-approval process in Washington State.'