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The Right Lender Will Make The House Buying Process Easier Buying a house can be stressful Yes, it is probably going to be stressful. But there are professionals that can guide you through the process and make it easier. You should pick a real estate agent that you trust and feel comfortable with. Someone you can ask questions. Someone you trust to steer you in the right direction. The same goes for your lender. You should meet with your lender long before you start looking at houses. Lots of people want to wait until they find the right house before they get pre-approved. Both lenders and real estate agents will tell you it’s better the other way around. The pre-approval process tells you how much money you can afford to borrow. Going shopping above your price range is setting yourself up for disappointment. Your lender can help you increase your buying power A good lender can show you a few things you can do to build your credit. Like applying for credit in a local store and charging a few things you would have bought anyway. When you pay it off on time each month, this can help you build a good credit history. They might also tell you how you can increase your credit score by working to pay off some bills. One thing mortgage lenders look at is the total amount you owe every month. They want to be sure that you make enough money to cover your bills. It just makes sense that the less you have to pay on credit cards, the more you can pay for a mortgage. Good things take time Building credit or cleaning up your credit history can take some time. This means that you should start working with a lender long before you start looking at houses. Yes, I know looking at houses is the fun part and building up your credit is boring. But working with your lender is time well spent. If you have bad credit, or no credit, the bank won’t want to loan you any money. So listen to your lender and follow their advice. Use professionals that you trust Mortgage lenders are the unsung heroes of the house buying process. They work quietly in the background smoothing the way. An experienced lender can help you avoid some of the most common problems before they crop up. Have faith in the people you hire to help you buy a house. And don’t forget that they are working for you. If you aren’t comfortable with the first person you talk to, make an appointment with someone else. If you are like most people, buying a house is the largest purchase you’ll ever make. The lender you pick should want you to succeed. They should be just as excited as you are on closing day.