Pre-Qualifying Tips

[Frank Houpt]

Kind of a broad topic I am bringing up here, but any advise would be very helpful. I'm going to visit a few banks this week and see what kind of loans I can pre-qualify for. I have a few questions on how to go in prepared. 

What kind of information I should bring in with me, tax forms, pay stubs, VanGuard portfolio, credit report? 

What types of questions should I be asking the bank?

Do I need to have a certain amount in mind?

Is it necessary to have a detailed business plan?

Can I get pre-qualified letters from multiple banks?

What am I not thinking of?

Thanks for any input you can throw my way.