Why
should I use a Broker?
You should start shopping for a mortgage months
before you plan to go house hunting in case there are errors on any of
your credit reports that need to be fixed. You are entitled to one free
copy of your credit report every year from each of the three major
credit-reporting companies; Equifax, Trans Union and Experian.
To get the most options.
A mortgage broker is able to take your current
financial and credit situation and find a bank that fits your needs
instead of you the consumer wasting valuble time trying to meet the
banks criteria.
A broker has access to hundreds of different
programs from a variety of lenders. This enables the broker to match
your specific needs much more closely than a direct lender with a
limited set of products available.
When buying your first home you need to make sure
you get pre-approved for a mortgage loan before you do anything.
Getting a pre-approval first will let you know how much you can qualify
for, what price range of a home to look for, how much down payment will
be required, and your realtor will need to have this generally before
they will allow you to put in a bid on a home. Your mortgage broker can
be a great source of information to help you with your first home loan
transaction also, and guide you through the process so that you feel
comfortable and knowledgeable about what is going on.
Buying your first home can be a huge, confusing
process. It is important to find both a mortgage professional and a
real estate agent who will take the time to thouroughly answer your
questions and address your concerns throughout the process. Doing so
will greatly reduce your stress and improve your satisfation when the
sale is complete.
I enjoy working with first time home buyers. I would like to share that
excitement with you, while working my hardest to reduce your stress and
anxiety.
As a mortgage broker we take great pride in helping
you find your first home. We will give you all of your options up front
and walk you through the process.