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Selecting The Right Mortgage Lender

Published: June 2017
Author: Bank of England Mortgage Staff

Selecting the Right Lender Are you hunting for the perfect mortgage lender? One to help you move into that long-anticipated dream home or provide the best refinance option for your current dream home? Be cautious… Exercising caution to make sure you find an agreeable lender is a vital step in realizing your dream. It can make a world of difference when the long term payments set in. Taking time to find the right professional will make sure getting what you need assures smooth and thorough service. Lenders that pride themselves on excellent customer service can reduce the stress of home financing.

The best mortgage professionals take pride in guiding you through what could be a confusing process. They are knowledgeable about their loan products, willing to spend as much time as possible to explaining in detail, and have your financial goals in mind. It pays to do advance research on loan options before you meet with a mortgage lender. Doing your homework and equipping yourself with some basic knowledge about the home financing process is important. This will help in making a sound assessment about a mortgage lender's skills, abilities and honesty, while boosting your confidence.

PURCHASER'S RIGHTS
Buying a home is intimidating on a number of levels. The mountain of forms, declarations and even financial terminology can be daunting to inexperienced homebuyers. It's always smart to exercise care during the home-buying process. Understand what you are signing and any obligations you are assuming. A signature is a permanent commitment. Some buyers may have a very short time to back out. Otherwise, they are liable for what's in the document. Even if you back out during that short period, you will likely forfeit deposits because you broke the contract. Extra costs can be avoided if you take time when signing all agreements, ask questions and understand the answers. If a lender is rushing you through paperwork and pressuring you to sign the form, he or she is not doing their job properly.

COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR LENDER
The best mortgage lenders will focus on understanding your long-range financial goals. They will ask you how long you intend to remain in your home. Your answers will help in discovering the best mortgage products to suit your needs.

SEEK LOCAL LENDERS
Seeking out a mortgage lender in your community is the best option. Interest rates vary on a daily basis. A local lender will know the rapid changes happening in the community's housing market. They will understand how these changes may affect you. Local lenders can monitor your loan application closely, and will be more accessible to answer any questions you may have.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PERSONAL REFERRALS
Ask your friends and family about their experience with mortgage lenders. They may be comfortable recommending the same professionals they used for their home loans. Word-of-mouth is often the best way to identify quality professionals in your area. Once you have a list of possibilities, verify their backgrounds so you can will confident in their ability to help you.

We hope you have gained some valuable and useful information from this article. Bank of England Mortgage would be honored to be a part of your home financing journey. Rates are showing a lowering trend, so now may be a great time to purchase or refinance. Give your local team a call, they're excited to answer all your questions.

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