when we were looking at that we looked at the house and then went to see how much we were prequalified for and they said yes you are prequalified. we asked for how much and they said they didn't know. the realtor told them how much the house was and how much we needed and they they said we were approved for $238,891.00 even though we only morgaged 208,000.00.
also get a prequal. letter, that shows you are able to buy what ever house you are looking at in that price range and they are more willing to work with you on a price.