[header] How to buy a condo [title] Get pre-approved for a loan. [step] Before you can even begin searching for the right condo for you, you have to know what you can afford. A trip to the bank will not only give you the financial details you will need to proceed in purchasing a condo, but also establish a reasonable budget for your income level. 
[substeps] You may want to consider visiting more than one financial institution in order to get the best interest rate on your loan. A little footwork in the beginning can save you a lot of money in the long run.