SoFi reports the mortgage process involves 9 key steps, from budgeting and choosing a loan to closing on your new home.

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Text Callout : Key Takeaways - Complete Timeline of the Mortgage Process Borrowing a mortgage to finance your home purchase can be complex and confusing, especially if you're a first-time homebuyer.

Making a job switch during the mortgage application process can jeopardize your loan approval. Focusing solely on interest rates while ignoring closing costs can result in higher total expenses.

Before most house hunters can close the deal, they need to qualify for a mortgage. Learning how to apply for a mortgage in advance — and breaking the process down into digestible steps — can help ...