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Wilmington, Hockessin,
Greenville, Dover, Newark, Delaware
Whether you are dealing with a
lender or a broker may not always be clear. A
mortgage—whether it's a home purchase, a refinancing, or a home
equity loan—is a product, just like a car, so the price and
terms may be negotiable. Compare the
various costs involved in obtaining a mortgage. Shopping,
comparing, and negotiating may save you thousands of
dollars.
Loans are
available from several types of lenders commercial
banks, mortgage companies, and credit unions. Different
lenders may quote you different prices, so you should
contact several to make sure you're getting the best
price. You can also get a loan through a mortgage
broker. Brokers arrange transactions rather than lending
money directly; in other words, they find a lender for you.
A broker's access to several lenders can mean a wider
selection of loan products and terms from which you can
choose. Brokers will generally contact several lenders
regarding your application, but they are not obligated to
find the best deal for you unless they have contracted with
you to act as your agent. Consequently, you should consider
contacting more than one broker, just as you should with
banks or thrift institutions. Be prepared to negotiate with
the brokers as well as the lenders.
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WILLIS & WILLIS,
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100 Lynn Lane Kennett
Square, PA 19348
Phone: 610.444.5820
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Shopping around
for a home loan or mortgage will help you to get the best
financing deal. Some financial institutions operate as both
lenders and brokers. And most brokers' advertisements do
not use the word "broker." Therefore, be sure to ask
whether a broker is involved. This information is important
because brokers are usually paid a fee for their services
that may be separate from and in addition to the lender's
origination or other fees. A broker's compensation may be
in the form of "points" paid at closing in addition to
other fees. You should ask each broker you work with how he
or she will be compensated so that you can compare the
different fees.
Know how much
of a down payment you can afford, and find out all the costs
involved in the loan. Ask for information about the
same loan amount, loan term, and type of loan so that you
can compare the information. Knowing just the amount of the
monthly payment or the interest rate is not
enough.
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- Ask
each lender and broker for a list of its current
mortgage interest rates and whether the rates being
quoted are the lowest for that day or week.
- Ask
whether the rate is fixed or adjustable. Keep in
mind that when interest rates for adjustable-rate loans
go up, generally so does the monthly
payment.
- If the
rate quoted is for an adjustable-rate loan, ask how
your rate and loan payment will vary, including whether
your loan payment will be reduced when rates go
down.
- Ask
about the loan's annual percentage
rate (APR). The APR takes into account not only
the interest rate but also points, broker fees, and
certain other credit charges that you may be required
to pay, expressed as a yearly rate.
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Points are fees paid to the
lender or broker for the loan and are often linked to the
interest rate; usually the more points you pay, the lower the
rate.
WILLIS & WILLIS, INC. 100 Lynn
Lane Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone:
610.444.5820
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A
home loan often involves many fees, such as loan origination or
underwriting fees
, broker fees,
and transaction,
settlement, and
closing costs. Every lender or broker should be able to give
you an estimate of its fees. Many of these fees are negotiable.
Some fees are paid when you apply for a loan (such as
application and appraisal fees), and others are paid at
closing. In some cases, you can borrow the money needed to pay
these fees, but doing so will increase your loan amount and
total costs. "No cost" loans are sometimes available, but they
usually involve higher rates.
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Ask
what each fee includes. Several items may be lumped
into one fee.
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Ask for
an explanation of any fee you do not understand.
Some common fees associated with a home loan
closing are listed on the Mortgage Shopping
Worksheet in this brochure.
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Some lenders require 20
percent of the home's purchase price as a down payment.
However, many lenders now offer loans that require less than 20
percent down—sometimes as little as 5 percent on conventional
loans. If a 20 percent down payment is not made, lenders
usually require the home buyer to purchase private mortgage
insurance
(PMI) to
protect the lender in case the home buyer fails to pay. When
government-assisted programs such as FHA (Federal Housing
Administration), VA (Veterans Administration), or Rural
Development Services are available, the down payment
requirements may be substantially smaller.
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Ask
about the lender's requirements for a down payment,
including what you need to do to verify that funds
for your down payment are available.
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Ask
your lender about special programs it may
offer.
If PMI is required
for your loan,
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Ask
what the total cost of the insurance will
be.
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Ask how
much your monthly payment will be when including
the PMI premium.
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Ask how
long you will be required to carry PMI.
WILLIS & WILLIS,
INC. 100 Lynn Lane Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone:
610.444.5820
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