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Your step-by-step checklist to guide you through the major homebuying milestones. Use these steps to prepare before jumping in.

There can be a surprising amount of paperwork required to obtain a home loan. The better prepared you are with the documentation your lender needs, the faster and smoother the process will go. Get ready with our sample home mortgage documentation checklist.

Steps to building a home: from laying the foundation to finishing touches.

Closing is the final step in the homebuying process. All that’s left to do is sign the papers and hand over the down payment. Use our guide to better understand exactly what you need to bring to your closing appointment in order to get the keys to your new home.

Now that the homebuying process is complete, you can move into your brand-new home. Before you start packing, consult our step-by-step checklist that covers key steps in the moving process, so you can make it as stress-free as possible.