I got a preapproval right away because I knew I was going to move fast. Also, renewing it was no big deal - just gave my banker a call and he emailed me a new one with the updated date and amount.

I went with Quicken Loans because it was easy. Also my Mom is an accountant at a relocation company and she said they were good and reliable. Worked for me…. Had Citibank for my previous mortgage because my employer banked with Citibank and that gave us a break on closing costs.

When you compare lenders, don’t just think about rates but also closing costs. I also pay extra principal every month to save on interest m. Even extra $100 per month makes a noticeable difference in the long run…