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A
mortgage is a method of using property as
security for the payment of a debt.
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Once you know what each lender
has to offer, negotiate for the best deal that you can. On any
given day, lenders and brokers may offer different prices for
the same loan terms to different consumers, even if those
consumers have the same loan qualifications.
The most likely reason for this
difference in price is that loan officers and brokers are
often allowed to keep some or all of this difference as extra
compensation. Generally, the difference between the lowest
available price for a loan product and any higher price that
the borrower agrees to pay is an overage.
When overages occur, they are
built into the prices quoted to consumers. They can occur in
both fixed and variable-rate loans and can be in the form of
points, fees, or the interest rate. Whether quoted to you by a
loan officer or a broker, the price of any loan may contain
overages. Have the lender or broker write down all the costs
associated with the loan.
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Then ask
if the mortgage lender or broker
will waive or reduce one or more of its fees or agree to a lower rate
or fewer points. You'll want to make sure that the lender or broker is
not agreeing to lower one fee while raising another or to lower the
rate while raising points. Compare deals from different
mortgage companies.
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There's no harm in asking lenders
or brokers if they can give better terms than the original ones they
quoted or than those you have found elsewhere.
Once you are satisfied with the terms you have negotiated, you may
want to obtain a written lock-in from the lender or broker. The
lock-in should include the rate that you have agreed upon, the period
the lock-in lasts, and the number of points to be paid. A fee may be
charged for locking in the loan rate. This fee may be refundable at
closing. Lock-ins can protect you from rate increases while your loan
is being processed; if rates fall, however, you could end up with a
less favorable rate. Should that happen, try to negotiate a compromise
with the lender or broker.
Remember:
Shop, Compare, Negotiate
When buying a home, remember to shop around, to compare costs and
terms, and to negotiate for the best mortgage deal. Your local
newspaper and the Internet are good places to start shopping for a
loan. You can usually find information both on interest rates and on
points for several lenders. Since rates and points can change daily,
you'll want to check your newspaper often when shopping for a home
loan. But the newspaper does not list the fees, so be sure to ask the
lenders about them.
Credit
Problems? Still Shop, Compare, and Negotiate
Don't assume that minor credit problems or difficulties stemming from
unique circumstances, such as illness or temporary loss of income,
will limit your loan choices to only high-cost lenders. If your credit
report contains negative information that is accurate, but there are
good reasons for trusting you to repay a loan, be sure to explain your
situation to the lender or broker. If your credit problems cannot be
explained, you will probably have to pay more than borrowers who have
good credit histories. But don't assume that the only way to get
credit is to pay a high price. Ask how your past credit history
affects the price of your loan and what you would need to do to get a
better price. Take the time to shop around and negotiate the best deal
that you can.
Whether you have credit problems or
not, it's a good idea to review your credit report for accuracy and
completeness before you apply for a loan. To order a copy of your
credit report, contact:
Equifax: (800) 685-1111
TransUnion: (800) 916-8800
Experian: (800) 682-7654
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MORTGAGE NEWS FEED
Wachovia won't charge prepayment penalties to customers who want to refinance out of payment-option mortgages.
Publ.Date : Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT
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Publ.Date : Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT
The central bank has finished its aggressive rate-cutting campaign that began in September.
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT
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