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When and with whom should I apply for a mortgage?

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js0319
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When and with whom should I apply for a mortgage?

DW and I are putting our house on the market next Friday. When should we start the process for pre-qualification? Also, we're not sure who we should apply with. I know Wells Fargo has a lot of experience with FHA, and we're considering them, but what about if we want to purchase a spec home from a builder? Is it better to go through a company like WF, apply with a mortgage broker, or find a community and go for it with their lender? Our scores are right around the 640 minimum mid-score required for FHA.

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