🎙️ Home Loans, Hidden Costs & Smart Buyer Moves | Featuring Lender Alli Mueller

In this episode of Bourbon & Blueprints, we sit down with Alli Mueller, a trusted mortgage lender, to break down what homebuyers really need to know before applying for a loan.

Buying a home is more than just finding the right house—it’s understanding financing, budgeting beyond the mortgage, and avoiding costly surprises. Alli walks us through the lending process in plain language and shares insider tips that can save buyers time, money, and stress.

In this episode, we cover:

• What lenders look for when approving a mortgage
• Costs buyers pay outside of the loan
• Common mistakes first-time buyers make
• How interest rates and credit scores impact affordability
• Why communication between buyer, lender, agent, and inspector matters
• Tips to stay competitive without overextending financially

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a move-up buyer, or just trying to understand today’s real estate market, this episode gives you practical, no-nonsense guidance you can actually use.

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