Thursday, May 26, 2011

Mortgage Brokers - Recognizing The Good From The Bad

By Christy Lyons


A mortgage broker is something every potential home owner or real estate investor needs but it's not always easy to recognize a the good ones. Mortgage brokers come in all shapes and sizes, and choosing the right one is important.

A good mortgage broker will make getting a loan to finance your real estate investment stress-free, they will explain the process and help you with the paperwork and legalities.

One sign to look out for is punctuality. A broker will also miss other important deadlines in the process if they say they will call you at a certain time and doesn't. One way to measure whether or not a broker is reliable is punctuality, and a reliable broker is what you need.

Experience is vital. If a broker has to refer to notes before each sentence, then it's not likely they have enough experience to make the process smoother. Options that are offered by lending institutions are things that a good mortgage broker should know and they should be able to explain what the pros and cons of each will be in your particular circumstances. Ask how long the person has been a broker, and if necessary, check their credentials with relevant local authorities.

Also playing a role are personalities. You are unlikely to have a good experience with a mortgage broker if your personality will clash with them. During your process of getting your loan, you will be dealing with this person quite a lot so you need to get along with them.

A patient broker who is willing to answer your questions is very important too. Ask them several questions to check their reaction when you're looking for a broker. If they get impatient, delay answering or wave you off with a vague answer, this may not be the broker for you. To help you work out whether they are delivering answers by rote, actively listening to you, and give you answers that are applicable, you can ask the same questions in different ways as this is also a great way to check if they are listening to you.

Buying a home is often the biggest purchase a person will make in their lifetime. Helping make this decision and make sure the processes that go with it run smoothly is a good mortgage broker. From the start, you need to choose the right mortgage broker because they can help you get a mortgage easily and get a loan that will suit your specific circumstances.




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