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I Want To Buy A Home, Why Must I See A Lender First
Frisco Texas Real Estate, as well as most anywhere else is an interesting conundrum. When people want to buy a home, most people think you should first talk to a Realtor®, which I think is a good idea. However, most professional agents are going to ask you if you have been pre-approved. We are going to push you to speak to a lender and we will recommend one or more.
Get a Recommendation From Your Realtor You may want to use your own or work with a lender recommended by the agent.  You may want to consider this recommendation as the agent's job is to help you close on the home you want to buy. Preferred lenders have shown that they get the job done, they get it done well and most importantly they get it done on time.
Set Your Budget I still hear customers saying, "I know I can get approved, why do I need to see a lender before I find the home I want?" Quick what is the first thing you think about when buying a home? That's right—how much does it cost. How will you or your agent know you are being shown the right homes ... more

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