1st time buyer shopping for Philly lender on house hack

[Jonathan Saft]

Hey BP community!

I am a prospective first-time buyer looking to house hack a 2 or 3 unit multi-family in the Philadelphia area (ideally South Philly). 

After doing some interviewing over the last couple of months, we have connected with an agent that we really like and are starting to dive in on property shopping and analysis. My next step is finding the next member of my core 4: the lender.

I have interviewed a couple and right now I have two that could be great, but I would love to talk to some more and ensure I am securing the best possible rates and partnership. Any advice on how to find the best lenders in my area for my needs?