While I am/was on the verge of giving up on getting a mortgage in this day and age, a letter arrived today from RLCA congratulating Missy and me on our mortgage approval. I had contacted them last week, and called my broker today to verify what the letter said. He needed additional information, which I quickly gathered and sent via email to him. It appears that all is well, we really have been pre-approved for a mortgage, and it is enough money to purchase any of the homes we have looked at so far! I am trying to temper my excitement and hope with the reality that this is not yet a done deal, but I am excited.