Characteristics of a Good Lender????

[Lawanda Curtiss]

Hi BP, I'm seeking some advice on finding a good lender. I'm just getting started and it seems like lenders won't give me the time of day unless I do a loan app first. I want someone who will answer all of my questions first, without pressuring me to do an application. I don't want to apply and take a hit on my credit report if I won't get approved (one of the issues I've had in the past was a high debt to income). Can someone advise me on how to find a good (patient) lender? What characteristics should I look for in a lender?