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Mortgage
Providers
You can get a
mortgage from many different sources, like mortgage
banking companies, commercial banks, community banks,
credit unions and other financial institutions. Mortgage
brokers may be a source of information about different
mortgage products available from a variety of sources.
Some starting places
include:
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Your
own bank or financial institution. Sometimes lenders
can offer better mortgage terms to current customers.
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Real
estate professionals.
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Family
members, friends and coworkers.
Internet research.
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Your
local newspaper or the telephone book.
Mortgage
Types
There are many
different types of mortgages. It's important to find
the mortgage that's right for you Shop around.
Mortgages and rates vary. Keep in mind that interest
rates change frequently, even daily, so contact several
mortgage lenders on the same day to comparison shop.
The type
of mortgage is also an important part of the decision.
Here is a few
types of mortgage rates:
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Fixed Rate Mortgages
a mortgage with a fixed interest rate for the life
of the mortgage.
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Adjustable
Rate Mortgage (ARM)
mortgage with adjustable interest rates depending
the current market rates. The first year mortgage
interest rate (teaser rate) is usually a couple
of points below the current market rate. ARM rates
can go up to a certain limit or cap.
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Balloon
Mortgage
refers to short-term loan where the loan payment
is amortized like a fixed-rate mortgage for a number
of years (5 or 7). At the end of the initial period,
the mortgage full balance is due in one single payment(balloon
payment).
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FHA
Mortgage
aka government mortgage; the mortgage is guaranteed
by Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
What is a Mortgage Broker?
A mortgage broker is an independent
real estate financing professional who specializes
in the origination of residential mortgage loans.
Mortgage brokers normally pass on the actual funding
and servicing of loans to "Wholesale Lending
Sources". A mortgage broker is also an independent
contractor working on average, with 40 lenders at
anyone time. By combining professional expertise with
direct access to hundreds of loan products, your broker
provides the most efficient and cost-effective method
of obtaining suitable financing tailored to specific
financial goals.
What Do
Mortgage Brokers do?
Mortgage Brokers are like" Policemen" offering
their clients security, safety and peace of mind.
One of their most important functions is escorting
your transaction through the loan process, constantly
patrolling the transactions for possible breakdowns.
A professional mortgage broker can wade through the
mountains of rates and programs, researching current
market conditions to provide you with the most accurate
and up-to-date information on cost-effective loan
options
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