How do you shop to for a good rate on a residential loan???

[Chris Johnson]

Hello BP community,

I am a new BP member from Orange County CA, and need to refinance the loan on my current property in order to start my REI journey. I have heard that to refinance you need to "shop for a good rate."

Is there a process one should use to shop for a good rate?  Or is there questions I should use to screen potential lenders? 

Appreciate your constructive feedback!

Thanks, Chris