The Importance of Shopping Your Mortgage Rate
(12/17/25) Most home shoppers spend months searching for the perfect home. But when it comes time to apply for the financing they need to afford that home, many gather quotes from only one mortgage lender. According to Zillow, that’s a critical mistake that can cost a homeowner tens of thousands of dollars over the life of their loan. According to the Zillow Consumer Housing Trends Report 2025, nearly seven in 10 mortgage shoppers submit only one application. That’s not
