📋 Loan Types
Fixed 30yr, Fixed 15yr, ARM 5/1, Jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA
🏦 Key Lenders
Wells Fargo, Chase, Bank of America, Quicken Loans, USAA
📊 Typical Down Payment
20% conventional · 3.5% FHA · 0% VA/USDA
💰 Extra Costs
PMI (if <20% down), closing costs 2-5%, property tax, HOA
🏠 Avg Home Price
$400,000 national median. NYC/SF/LA higher $800K-$1.5M
📅 Pre-approval
60-90 day validity · requires credit check, income proof