Mortgage Pre-Approval Guide
Understand the difference between an early estimate and a deeper lender review, why pre-approval matters, and what John may need from you.
Read the guideJohn Bramley Resource Center
Use these resources to prepare, compare scenarios, and get organized before you talk through the real numbers with John. They are designed to make the mortgage process easier to understand, not to replace a loan review.
Understand the difference between an early estimate and a deeper lender review, why pre-approval matters, and what John may need from you.
Read the guideA practical checklist for the documents that may come into play during a purchase or refinance, including additional items for self-employed borrowers and special situations.
Open checklistEstimate a monthly payment, test affordability, compare a refinance break-even, or see the effect of extra principal payments — all in one place.
Open calculatorsWhen the estimate needs context
Online tools are useful for asking better questions. John can help you replace assumptions with the loan terms, documentation, and property details that actually apply to you.