Check your credit score and review credit report
Calculate your budget and monthly payment comfort zone
Gather financial documents (W-2s, tax returns, bank statements)
Research and compare mortgage lenders
Submit mortgage pre-approval application
Receive pre-approval letter
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Download a clean, branded copy to print, share with your agent or lender, or reference offline.
Checking boxes is the easy part.
Knowing what you can buy and when you should buy it is harder. Track the answers in real time at Aligre.com.
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Tools that answer the next question
Every Aligre tool is free, objective, and takes a few minutes.
Loan Documents Checklist
Find the loan you qualify for and the exact paperwork your lender will ask for, so you apply prepared instead of scrambling.
Open toolClosing Cost Estimator
Estimate what you'll pay to close on a Washington home, whether you're buying or selling, using county excise tax rules and lender fees.
Open toolFrequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about Real Estate and Aligre.
Contact Us- Aligre is a real estate guidance platform designed to provide you with objective guidance built around your situation. Connected to your financials and tracking your goals, we provide real-time insights, so you know the best time to buy, sell, or wait.