Here is a great article about the importance of having a pre-approval in place when searching for a new home:
https://www.sibcycline.com/blog/the-importance-of-mortgage-pre-approval-for-homebuyers?agentid=10481
Having a pre-approval will help streamline your process, and stay within your budget.
As a “one stop shop”, Sibcy Cline has mortgage resources, but you’re welcome to use another lender!