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Florida Mortgage Brokers - the nuts
& bolts
by: Dan Lewis
Using a mortgage broker to shop for home loans can make the
borrowing process a lot less stressful than doing it yourself. Here are the nuts
and bolts on getting a good broker.
Competent Mortgage Brokers
There are a couple of obvious situations where going with a
mortgage broker makes perfect sense. If you have less than perfect credit, a
mortgage broker is going to be able to open your eyes to numerous loan options a
traditional bank would never tell you about. If the idea of handling the mass of
paperwork involved in the loan application scares you, a mortgage broker is
definitely going to be a savior since they will take on that burden. Still, how
do you know if you are talking to a competent broker?
The first issue to address when considering whether to use a
mortgage broker is scope. Scope refers to the number of different lenders the
mortgage broker works with in home financing. Generally speaking, the more
lenders the broker works with, the better mortgage options you will get and,
ultimately, the better financing. A good mortgage broker should have at least
eight different lenders they work with and be able to go find others should your
particular situation call for a special financing package. If the broker
identifies only two or three lenders, you need to move on to the next broker.
The second biggest issue is the mortgage broker’s knowledge of
the lending industry. By knowledge of the industry, the broker should be able to
identify multiple lending programs and the various lenders and options for each.
For instance, you might ask the broker who he works with and the loan options
available for a person with a 580 [poor] credit score. Further, ask the broker
if he has arranged funding for such loans before and the specifics of the loans
used. If the broker shows a depth of knowledge and starts rattling on about
options, you’ve found the correct broker. If they don’t, you haven’t.
Broker Fees
Mortgage brokers are paid upon performance. If they don’t get
you a loan, they don’t get paid. The positive aspect of this is you can be the
mortgage broker is going to bust their tail coming up with a solution for your
problem. The negative aspect is you need to make a determination as to whether
the options give to you are good loans for your situation. The commission of a
mortgage broker is typically paid out of the loan proceeds, but costs such as
appraisals are your responsibility. The broker should have no problem telling
you their commission rate on the loan.
If you don’t trust banks to give you the best deal or have
been turned down by a lender, mortgage brokers are a great way to find good
deals. Understand the nuts and bolts of what they do and you are on your way to
getting a loan.
About The Author
Dan Lewis is with
http://www.gwhomeloans.com
- a San Diego mortgage brokers providing San Diego home loans. Visit
http://www.gwhomeloans.com/services.html to learn more about options on San
Diego mortgages from a San Diego mortgage broker company.
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