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Questions buyers should ask a mortgage lender
  • How large is your company and how long has the company been in business?
  • How long have you been in the mortgage loan business?
  • Are you a licensed mortgage broker or loan officer in Texas?
  • Is this compnay a mortgage banker or a mortgage broker?
  • What is the difference between a mortgage banker and a mortgage broker?
  • What is the process for funding and when will the loan fund, after or at closing?
  • What is the name, phone number and e-mail address of the person who will actually be processing my loan application?
  • How accessible is that person?
  • Tell me about all the loan fees. What fees will I have to pay up front?
  • What fees will I have to pay at closing?
  • When will I get a Good Faith Estimate of the costs of the loan?
  • Do the costs you are quoting me include the loan origination fee?
  • Are there loans available with no origination fees?
  • Reducing closing costs?
  • What are your interest rates?
  • Tell me about special loan programs you have available.Can I lock in my interest rate?
  • How long can I lock the rate?
  • If interest rates go down, can I relock at the lower rate? If so, will there be a charge for that?
  • What Information will I have to provide to get a mortgage loan?
  • What documentation will I have to provide?
  • Will you require current tax returns?
  • Can you provide me with a conditional pre-approval letter?
  • Exactly what does pre-approval mean?
  • How long will it take to get complete unconditional loan approval and be ready to close?
  • I plan to stay in this house for ____years. Can you show me the breakdown of any ARM loans you offer vs. fixed-rate loans to see which could save me the most money in my situation?
  • Do you have any other loan programs that might be good for my situation?
  • What is private mortgage insurance?
  • Other than a 20% down payment, how can I avoid the PMI?
  • In the last three months, how many loan applications have you taken and how many have you been unable to close?
  • Can you give me names and phone numbers of two or three people for whom you've funded loans in the last two months?
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9913 Honeywell, Suite A

Houston, TX 77074

Tel: 281-491-SOLD

Fax: 713-270-9202

info@24-7-realtyservices.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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