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Your
Lending
Network
One of
the most important financial choices you make during you life is your
mortgage. Whether you are purchasing a new home or refinancing your
existing mortgage, you want to choose the loan program that is right
for your situation. You need to consider not just what type of loan
program you want, but also what bank to use to finance your loan.
Since
these decisions can affect your entire financial future, it is crucial
that you take the time to do your research. One way to research the
various banks
and programs available to you is to use a lending
network.
Lending
Networks
A lending
network
is a group of non-affiliated banks
that have joined an online service for the chance to compete for your
business. When you visit the website, you enter your mortgage wants and
needs. The information is then sent to multiple
lenders for review. Once the participating banks
have had a chance to review your information, they will contact you
with quotes
for the loan programs for which you may qualify. The use of such
websites is an easy way for you to obtain multiple
quotes
without having to spend hours meeting with each bank's mortgage
consultant.
Benefits
In lending
there are numerous banks
offering the same loan programs, but often at significantly different
rates and prices. Everyday banks
are competing for your business through advertising in print and
television commercials. The competition between banks
allows you to use a lending
network
to your benefit.
The use
of most lending
networks
is free and you are under no obligation to use any of the banks
that contact you with quotes.
In addition, no lender that you are matched with should ask for any
upfront fees to "guarantee" or "insure" a loan. Beware of any bank that
asks to a fee or "insurance" before completing a loan application with
a loan officer, legitimate banks
should not do this.
Since
there are multiple
banks
available, you should be able obtain multiple
mortgage quotes
prior to making your lending
decisions. A lending
network
provides a convenient "one-stop-shop" for home loan needs by giving you
choices and convenience while finding the loan that is perfect for you.
Home
ownership is a rewarding vehicle for building wealth and a strong
financial future. The mortgage consultant that you choose should not
only be there when your loan closes, but should also provide you with
on-going service to assist you in managing that debt over time.
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