You're ready to start home searching, but that means you need to look for a home loan! You could always consider going to the bank, and many people feel that having all of their banking and financial services done by one institution can save time and headache. There are pros and cons to each option, not all of which are immediately obvious.
Sticking With Your Bank
Believe it or not, for some people, it's a little easier to manage their monthly finances and their budget, and sticking with their regular bank can help them keep track! Also, since it's the same institution, sometimes they can do automatic withdrawals and other small perks to make managing your money easier.
But there are downsides! For example, the individual you're working with at
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