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Learn what you need to speed up the approval process Mortgage lenders offer pre-approval letters to buyers they believe can repay their loans. However, unlike mortgage pre-qualification, the ...

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Many Americans have been holding off on buying homes over the last few years due to the sharp increases in mortgage rates and home prices that occurred over the last couple of years. The average ...

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in 2026 might feel like finally catching a break. After years of elevated rates keeping you on the sidelines, borrowing costs are coming down, with Realtor.com® ...