Check credit score and pull credit reports
6wPrep & ResearchCalculate home buying budget and DTI ratio
5wPrep & ResearchGather income and employment documents
5wPrep & ResearchCompare mortgage lenders and loan types
5wPrep & ResearchSubmit mortgage preapproval application
4wPreapproval StageFind a buyer's real estate agent
4wPrep & ResearchCreate must-have vs nice-to-have list for houses
5wHouse HuntingHome inspection checklist and what to look for