 TITLE: How Can I Get Prequalified for a Mortgage Loan? CONTENT: Continue to Monitor Your Credit During and After the Mortgage Process\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\nChecking your credit score and reports regularly will give you an accurate picture of where you stand and which areas of your credit profile you need to address. However, it's arguably even more important to check while you're going through the mortgage process because anything negative change to your profile could ruin your chances of getting approved.\nUsing Experian's free credit monitoring tool, you can view your FICO® Score and Experian credit report and also get real-time updates when changes have been made to your credit report, including new inquiries, new accounts and updated personal information.\nEven after you've closed on your new home, avoid the urge to ignore your credit score until you need it again. Continue to check your credit score and report regularly, so you can ensure you get favorable financing the next time you need to borrow. END