Many people wait until they find a home before they shop for a lender, but there are good reasons to start early by getting pre-approved for a loan.

• Target your search to homes you know you can afford.
• Prove you're serious when making an offer.
• Make smarter decisions when it comes time to shop for a loan.

For more info on the pre-approval process, including interactive mortgage forms, check out our Redfin Home Buying Guide.

Redfin Certified lenders can help with pre-approval, answer questions, or help you apply for a mortgage. Just like our agents, our Redfin Certified lenders are reviewed by customers after every deal, and every review is posted on our site. We never get a referral fee from our lenders.