I'm going to be purchasing my first property soon and I'm currently shopping for a mortgage. What are the top or most important questions to ask a mortgage specialist? In addition, how many days can you get pre approv...

Hello BP community!

For a conventional mortgage, is it better to go directly to the bank in order to avoid the lender fees or will the banks charge all sorts of fees as well?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Victor

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