• Are You Ready?
  • Credit
  • Find a REALTOR®
  • Affordability
  • Homebuyer Education
  • Find a Home
  • Obtaining a Mortgage
    • What is a Mortgage?
    • Types of Lenders
    • Finding a Lender
    • Required Documents
    • Loan Categories & Types
    • Mortgage Terms
    • Comparing Loan Costs
    • Affordable Loan Products
    • Loan Processing
    • Standard Loan Conditions
  • Closing
  • Once You've Moved In
  • Avoiding Bankruptcy & Foreclosure
  • Avoiding Predatory Lending
  • Refinancing/Second Mortgages
  • Glossary
  • Resources
  • For REALTORS®

Obtaining a Mortgage

Individuals and families typically do not have enough money to pay cash for a home, so they rely on a loan. A loan used to buy a home is called a mortgage. Applying for a mortgage is more complicated than applying for a credit card or getting a loan for a car. It’s important to understand how a mortgage works, how to get the best mortgage for your situation and what you can do to prepare yourself for the financial obligations of owning a home.

  • What is a Mortgage?
  • Types of Lenders
  • Finding a Lender
  • Required Documents
  • Loan Categories & Types
  • Mortgage Terms
  • Comparing Loan Costs
  • Affordable Loan Products
  • Loan Processing
  • Standard Loan Conditions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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