The 7 Sins of Mortgage Brokers
Honesty is the most important aspect of dealing with mortgage brokers. Unfortunately not all brokers are forth coming with certain information that would allow you to trust them and make an informed decision about the deal they recommend. Don't get me wrong not all mortgage brokers are bad. Just don't underestimate the influence that commission has on their recommendations. And, as always there are bad eggs in every industry.
Being aware of the following broker sins will help you pick a trustworthy broker and make sure they get the best deal for you. Most importantly, don't be afraid to ask questions.
Sin 1: Favouring their loan product.
You need to be aware if the mortgage broker is also a lender, i.e. do they have their own loan products? If they do, and they offer there own product, there needs to be a clear, understandable reason why their product is the best choice for your situation.
Sin 2: Being influenced by commission.
Brokers get commission from the lender you end up borrowing from. You need to ask if the broker has special incentives for referring you to a specific lender i.e., do some lenders pay more commission? If so, this may lead them to be biased about which lender they recommend to you. They may be inclined to recommend you to the lender that pays the most; regardless of whether this is the best choice for you.
So again you need to be given a clear and understandable reason why the product and lender is the best choice for your situation. You also need to find out how big a range of lenders the broker deals with. They can't claim to find you the best loan product on the market for your needs if they only deal with 20% of lenders on the market.
Sin 3: Hiding the real cost of the mortgage.
Make sure the broker provides you with the comparison interest rate, when looking at or comparing any home loan products. The comparison rate shows you the real cost of a home loan by taking into consideration all the foreseeable fees and charges associated with the loan. This is so you can easily compare home loan products.
Sin 4: Withholding information.
Know the whole deal.
You need to know the whole service provided by the broker. Do they provide ongoing service and assistance after you secure your loan? If so, find out for how long. Also, what are the fees involved? Theirs and the lenders. All this needs to be made clear before any papers are signed.
Sin 5: Allowing client ignorance.
Make sure you understand what the benefits and the drawbacks are for you. You need to have it explained to you in a clear way so you can understand it.
This is so you can weigh it up and decided for yourself if refinancing is actually in your best interest. There is a bad practise in the mortgage broker industry called churning. Churning is the act of refinancing for the sake of commission even though there are no benefits for the mortgage owner. Making sure you understand the benefits and drawbacks of the refinancing deal yourself will make it impossible for you to fall victim to this practice.
Sin 6: Being Uninsured
Do the brokers have their own professional indemnity insurance? This protects professionals against liability claims resulting from negligent work. All lenders will have it.
However the brokers should not assume they are covered by the insurance of an umbrella organization. The broker needs to know for sure if they are or are not protected.
Sin 7: Being Unqualified.
Is the broker qualified to give you lending advice? In every country there are reputable authority organizations that provide mortgage brokers with credentials, provided they undertake certain courses. Find out who these organizations are and make sure the broker you're dealing with is a member or has been given credentials.
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Mortgage Free In 15 Years!
Imagine paying your mortgage off in 15 years!
Think of all the great things you could do with that extra money.
What would you do?
Retire early?
Buy an R.V.?
Travel around the world?
If you could eliminate your mortgage in half the time, then your options would be wide open.
Let's take a look at 3 benefits and 3 considerations when evaluating whether or not the 15 year fixed rate mortgage, is right for you:
- Lower Interest Rate
- Huge Savings on Interest Paid
- Mortgage Paid in 15 Years
- Affordability
- Expendable Income
- The 15 Year Loan as an Investment
The 15 year amortized fixed rate loan carries a lower interest rate.
- The interest rate is usually about ? % the rate of a 30 year term.
- For example, as of today's date, the average 30 year fixed is going for about 5.67%, while the average 15 year fixed is going for about 5.10%.
- That's a savings of .57%!
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Mortgage Leads Scam Revealed by Walton Solutions
(ContentDesk) April 14, 2006 -- Walton Solutions announces in a recent investigation they have found a "Mortgage Lead Scam" is happening to 20% of brokers. Walton Solutions provides valuable information to consumers.Many companies say they sell mortgage leads and deliver what they promise to be people who requested information on a home loan, refinance or general mortgage consolidation."If you are like me you have received these "leads" and then called them only to hear 'I didn't request any information,' or something along those lines," says Jefferson Baker, Loan Officer of Triwes Mortgage.75 companies were investigated by Walton Solutions and 30% of them are polluting the web with advertisements that entice people to fill out a form (usually automatically as well so they barely remember seeing a form) and "win something."According to Walton Solutions, this is bogus. There are only a few solid ways to land to a good Mortgage Lead other than knowing a Realtor yourself, and there are...
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Mortgage Free In 15 Years!
Imagine paying your mortgage off in 15 years!
Think of all the great things you could do with that extra money.
What would you do?
Retire early?
Buy an R.V.?
Travel around the world?
If you could eliminate your mortgage in half the time, then your options would be wide open.
Let's take a look at 3 benefits and 3 considerations when evaluating whether or not the 15 year fixed rate mortgage, is right for you:
- Lower Interest Rate
- Huge Savings on Interest Paid
- Mortgage Paid in 15 Years
- Affordability
- Expendable Income
- The 15 Year Loan as an Investment
The 15 year amortized fixed rate loan carries a lower interest rate.
- The interest rate is usually about ? % the rate of a 30 year term.
- For example, as of today's date, the average 30 year fixed is going for about 5.67%, while the average 15 year fixed is going for about 5.10%.
- That's a savings of .57%!
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Save Big On Your Mortgage
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Even if you feel that interest rates will rise in the near future, you should take a long-term perspective. With a variable rate mortgage, you are usually starting out at a lower rate to begin with, and you will benefit from any decreases in interest rates that occur in the future.Banks and other financial...
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What is the loan option available to a tenant or those unwilling to use their collateral?
Uk loan market caters to financial needs of a homeowner easily. Best of the loan benefits are enjoyed by those with some collateral attached. We always see loan websites luring the homeowners with the best loan deal shouting out loud "Release tied up equity", "Better the equity, better is the loan rate". Now, the question arises as to ?how does a tenant meet his financial needs or emergencies?'
A tenant might not have a security to pledge unlike the homeowner, which makes his case a poor one from the lenders' point of view. The lender always looks out for lending loans to the one which involves less risk.
With no security attached lenders turn down loans often, as there's a risk factor involved in making loan approvals to a tenant. The risk arises when the borrower fails to make the loan payment to the lender and he has no collateral to claim the money.
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EhomesDenver.com Launches free Home Listing Real-estate Service and Loan Qualifying
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