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The first step in homebuying should be to meet with a mortgage lender to help you set a timeline and realistic expectations for the process.

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Ready to make your home ownership dreams come true?

There are some misconceptions when it comes to getting a mortgage. To help simplify things and get you started, the experts at AllSouth Federal Credit Union are helping us sort mortgage myths + facts. Check out these facts before you start the homebuying process:

  • Pre-qualification and pre-approval are not the same thing.
  • A pre-approval does not guarantee you will qualify for a home loan.
  • A lower-than-perfect credit score doesn’t have to deter you from your home ownership goals.

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