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By Ariel Frogge

Mortgage Underwriting: What It Is and What to Expect

Understanding this vital step in the home loan process.

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If you are like most of the home shoppers out there, you will need a mortgage to buy a house. And once you request a mortgage for the property you would like to buy, you will still need to obtain approval on your final mortgage approval due to the mortgage underwriting process, which defines the degree of risk as the mortgagor. Thus, it is essentia...
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