A number of preliminary steps should be completed before beginning the application process for your new home mortgage. Even if you have been a homeowner for years and are simply looking to upgrade your housing details, reviewing these factors BEFORE applying for a loan can be important, not only in the decision about whether or not to make the move, but in determining how much house you can afford and at what point you should decide to apply. While it is true that you cannot completely know the future of the housing market, being prepared to ...