How to search for a Mortgage Lender?

[Jorge J.]

Hello,

I am new to RE and am looking to perhaps purchase my first property. 

However, I am a bit confused in where I should go to get a pre-approval? Should I start with Banks ( Such as Chase, Bank of America etc..), should I look for a Mortgage Broker or Direct Lender? How to properly research and compare different mortgage rates? There seems to be SOOOOO many options out there I am getting dizzy!

Any advise would be much appreciated