San Diego, California
Telephone - Cell:
(619) 300-8819
Facsimile:
(619) 229-0048
E-mail:
Click here to email Bob
Copyright © 2006 by Bob Schwartz San Diego real estate broker Certified Residential Specialist
Promotions Unlimited All rights reserved. You may reproduce materials available at this site for your own personal use and for non-commercial distribution. All copies must include this copyright statement. | | How to Pick your Lender for your First Home or RefinancingYour lender is one person that can make or break you with finances with regard to your home. Before you become caught up with anyone that will involve your money, you need to make sure that they are going to offer you the best. Once you know some basic concepts, you can begin to find a lender that will fit your needs.
The first set of characteristics that you will want to hunt for with a lender is with the type of loans that they will propose and the policies that are set next to them. The loan that is offered to you should fit your individual financial needs and give you the benefit of the financial world. This doesn't just include the loan types, it also includes the extra fees that are attached to loans and how these will differ with you. You should also ask about things such as pre-payment penalties and rate locks that may be attached to your loan.
You will also want to be aware of how your lender will promote you. Sometimes, you can get discount points added to your loan, as well as lender guarantees. These will help to lower the rate of your loan and will help you to gain credit. You want to make sure that no matter what the loan, that you are not going to be penalized for anything and that you benefit from what you are getting.
The main idea when finding a lender for your home or to refinance is to ensure that you will get exactly what you want from the loan. This includes everything from the type of loan that you will get to the timing and type of funding that will be offered to you. With any situation, go with your list of questions ready and be willing to listen to possibilities. However, if you aren't satisfied, you can find a lender that will listen to you better.
Even if it is your first time buying a house or if you are trying to obtain a little extra money, you should always walk into a lenders office and know just what you are getting into. In the long run, this will make a difference in your abilities to stay in a place and benefit from what is being offered.
Back To San Diego Information |  |
