The requirements for mortgage loan applications vary slightly from lender to lender. Still, for a mortgage loan application to be approved, some fundamental criteria must be met, known as the four Cs: ...

The full mortgage application takes place after you’ve had an offer on a home accepted. Your lender will investigate your financials and the property you’re purchasing to complete the application. Be ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...