<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/ff5dd539dd324998a8ecceb7c6869340&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1440&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1440</height><width>1920</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1440</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1920</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/ff5dd539dd324998a8ecceb7c6869340-13649d7f95e4c669.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>92.767</duration><title>Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage: The First Step in Home Buying 🏡</title><description>In this video, I walk James through the importance of getting pre-approved for a mortgage before house hunting. We discuss the steps involved in the pre-approval process with Lone Star Mortgage, including submitting a loan application and verifying financial documents. I emphasize that having a pre-approval letter not only shows sellers that he is serious but also helps him understand his budget for purchasing a home. After receiving his pre-approval, we can now schedule a viewing for the house on Drone Street. If you&apos;re also considering buying a home, I encourage you to get pre-approved to strengthen your position as a buyer.</description></oembed>