Why You're Probably Not Getting The Best Mortgage Rate Quote? - part 1
by Paul Lerner
A loan is basically a product and like all products, its sales pitches can be exaggerated. The end result is that you end up with a loan that may not suit your needs at all. When shopping around for the best mortgage rate that is most suitable for you, one needs to be highly discerning with exactly what is being offered.
Short-Term Adjustable Rate
Many consumers make the common mistake of choosing a one-year adjustable rate mortgage due to the deceptively low rate being advertised. Deceptive, because, in the very next year, the rate shoots up.
It is most important that you keep in mind that it is not in the best interests of lenders to offer you a loan with the lowest possible interest rate. Typically they would prefer you to opt for the highest rate you could possibly afford. Doing so will ensure that in addition to their regular commission, mostly one percent of the loan amount, an overage of an extra one or two percent is earned for selling you a loan priced higher than the most favorable deal for you. To avoid this situation, insist on the daily rate card from your loan officer that lists the lowest rates of all his products.
Regulation Offers
Some Protection The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Respa) lays down that lenders must give an accurate estimate of closing costs at the time of submitting your application. Extra charges are in violation of the law. Nevertheless many banks often try to slip them in. Insist on a detailed list of closing costs. If you find any suspicious or unnecessary charges, you have the right to ask your loan officer for an explanation.
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