The Ultimate Guide to the Home Loan process — Without the Confusion

If you're buying your first home, or even your second, and feeling a little lost when it comes to the mortgage process — you're not alone. That’s exactly why we created Loan Approval 101.

What We Do

Loan Approval 101 is an easy-to-follow education course built specifically for first-time homebuyers who want to understand how home loans work — from start to finish, inside and out. Whether you're just starting to dream about owning a home or already house hunting, we’ll help you:

🏡 Understand what a home loan is and how it works

📄 Know what documents and credit scores lenders want

💸 Avoid common homebuyer mistakes

✅ Move through pre-approval, underwriting, and closing with confidence

What You'll Get

An Extensive Education

Our course will explain what home loans are, the types of home loans available, and the vast majority of what lenders are looking for when reviewing your loan application for approval.

Member Groups

Our member groups involve people just like you discussing their challenges, accomplishments, and questions to help you during your journey.

Exclusive Resources & Tools

Access to guides, checklists, and calculators to simplify your home loan journey.

ABOUT US

At Loan Approval 101, we understand that the home loan process can feel overwhelming — especially if you're a first-time homebuyer. Our mission is simple: to educate and empower homebuyers to confidently navigate the loan application process and achieve their homeownership dreams.

Derek Mercer

Founder

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