What is a credit check and how is it used?

Learn what a principal mortgage is, how it fits in a home loan, and why understanding your original loan amount matters when managing your mortgage payments. Read more

Wondering what a mortgage processor does? They gather and review your income, credit, and asset documents to prepare your mortgage application for underwriting. Read more

Learn about the appraisal process and how property types like single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-family homes can affect the appraisal report. Read more