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If I want a quote from the lenders this matched me with, do I need to ask for a Godd Faith Estimate of each so compare?

What am I looking for in the good faith estimate which should be a warning sign? by SergeyPlotkin from Wall, New Jersey. Oct 11th 2010 Reply


Crestico Funding (CresticoFunding)
#316 ranked lender in California - 340 contributions

Good Faith Estimate and Initial Fee Worksheets are the best, will provide you with the break down of the fees's and cost so you could undrestand everything. some fees such as Attorney/Title/Escrow/ Days of Interest and Impounds are estimate because the MLO does not have all the fact upfront so the TIL will never be accurate.@ Ken, unless you know how to really real a TIL, there is no point of asking for it. it will just confuses the customer

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Steve Hinton (stevehinton)
#330 ranked lender in California - 9 contributions

In addition to a Good Faith Estimate being time consuming to complete, credit scores affect the interest rate and maximum loan to value for which a Borrower may qualify. Have you seen your credit score recently?

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Steve Hinton (stevehinton)
#330 ranked lender in California - 9 contributions

A key item to look for is the APR vs Interest rate. The larger the difference the more you are paying to get the rate quoted.

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Joel Lobb (kentuckyloan)
#3 ranked lender in Kentucky - 192 contributions

Ask for a truth in lending statement...It will have your apr on it..That is a a true way to shop the rate and closing costs

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Barrett Stokes (barrett)
#46 ranked lender in Texas - 25 contributions

When comparing Good Faith Estimate make sure who ever you receive this from includes your interest from the previous lender this is the only different you will possibly see. Normally title fees, lender fee, escrow fees are pretty much similar.

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Rudi Hofmann (CaPortfolioLoans)
#281 ranked lender in California - 380 contributions

Interview a few mortgage professionals in your state. Ask general mortgage questions. Some that you know the answers. Find one you feel most comfortable with. The most import part of receiving a loan is the person you choose. Not the company or their rates. Rates are fees are very close with all firms. That's not the case with the expertise of those offering just rates & fees.Happy funding, Rudi

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