The NateLoans Blog

Mortgage Tips, Rate Updates
& Homebuying Insights

Straight talk on mortgages from a loan officer who's done it for 10+ years.

Pre-Approval Mortgage Basics First-Time Homebuyers

How Lenders Review Your Bank Statements (And What They’re Looking For)

This is one people don’t expect until they’re already in the process.

April 8, 2026

Pre-Approval Mortgage Tips First-Time Homebuyers

This is one of the most common questions we get: how many pay stubs do you need for a mortgage?

April 7, 2026

Pre-Approval Mortgage Tips Self-Employed / 1099 Income Mortgage Approval

If you recently switched to 1099 income, you’ve probably heard this already:

April 6, 2026

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