CNBC Select explains how to apply for a mortgage, from preparing financially and getting preapproval to undergoing the underwriting process and finally closing.

Many lenders closely follow underwriting guidelines issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-sponsored ...

Connect with a VA specialty lender. Go house hunting with a real estate professional who specializes in the VA home loan process. Their knowledge can help you get the most out of your benefits.

Read more about VA loan eligibility. Like any mortgage process, obtaining a VA home loan has a variety of important steps you must work through before you can get the keys to your dream home.