For many buyers, getting a mortgage is a must-do step on their path to buying a home. But if you're not familiar with the process, applying and getting approved for a loan can feel confusing and overwhelming. If you don't know what you're doing, you could make a mistake that puts your home purchase in jeopardy.
So what, exactly, are those mistakes, and how do you avoid them?
A recent article from realtor.com outlined common ways home buyers mess up getting a mortgage, including: