At interest.com I found a usefull article on "8 smart moves to get the best deal" on mortgages. Here are the 8 smart moves:
  1. Check and fix your credit;
  2. Borrow only as much as you can afford;
  3. Get preapproved for a mortgage;
  4. Choose the right kind of mortgage;
  5. If you don't qualify for a regular mortgage, apply for an FHA loan;
  6. Get three to five quotes;
  7. Negotiate your mortgage fees;
  8. Decide whether it pays to buy down your interest rate.
 These are some simple, yet usefull moves to consider if you are thinking on buying a house.
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