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    Get pre-approved

    Before touringPhase 1 · Before the offer

    A lender reviews your income, assets and credit and confirms the loan amount you qualify for. A pre-approval is stronger than a pre-qualification because the lender has checked your documents.

    What you do

    1. Send pay stubs, W-2s, two years of tax returns and two months of bank statements
    2. Pick a monthly payment you're comfortable with, not only the max

    Who does what

    YouSends documents and picks a comfortable payment.
    LenderPulls credit, reviews documents and issues the letter.

    Good to know

    • No new credit, car loans or large transfers until after closing
    • Ask the lender to write a letter matched to each offer price

    Ready to start at step 1?

    Text or call. I'll give you a straight answer.