{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Is It Normal Not to Get a Rate During Pre-Approval?","description":" \ud83d\udcde Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/  \ud83d\udcf2 Text \u201cLEND\u201d to 21000 to schedule a free 15\u2013minute consultation If your lender won\u2019t tell you your interest rate until you make an offer, is that normal or a red flag? In this episode, Bill explains how a proper pre-approval should work, what information you should expect upfront, and when to walk away from a lender who isn\u2019t being transparent. Going through the homebuying process can be confusing, especially if you\u2019ve never done it before, so join us to learn more about what you should expect. Here\u2019s what we discuss in this episode:  \ud83c\udfe0 What pre-approval should include  \ud83d\udcb5 Why transparency matters from the start  \u260e\ufe0f What to ask before choosing a lender  \ud83e\udd1d Why trust and clarity are key in big financial decisions &amp;nbsp; CONTACT: Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/ Visit the Smart Mortgage Show website for more podcasts, videos and mortgage info: https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/ Call: 484-352-4151.  Check us out on YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3KbUxAF &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Smart Mortgage Show with Bill Litton","author_url":"https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38495090\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38495090"}