Every year, millions of people get a mortgage, even though they are complicated and can be anxiety-inducing.
But how did they do it? What was the most important factor in their decision? Are they happy with their decision?
To find out, HSH.com commissioned an online survey in December 2012 which netted over 500 responses. (In several cases, respondents were allowed to select more than one response.) Here's a look at some of the findings: