General Questions To Ask All Lenders

  • What is your most popular loan program? Why?

  • Please explain the differences in an ARM and a Fixed Rate Loan.

  • Based on my/our situation what looks like the best program for me/us?

  • What will my/our rate be and when should I/we ‘lock-in’?

  • What if rates go down during the ‘lock-in’ period?

  • Is there a pre-payment penalty for this loan and what does that mean if I want to sell later on?

  • Six months to a year from now, what will make this loan look good/bad to most borrowers.

  • If PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) is required, when and how does it go away?

  • What do you need from me/us to get the loan approved?

  • What is the projected time for processing and closing a loan?

  • Do you have any concerns about my/our ability to get quick loan approval?

  • How should I/we conduct my/our buying habits during the home/property buying process?

  • What standard underwriting guidelines do you follow? Are there any special underwriting guidelines?

  • What are your standard and special fees? Are any of your Rates, Terms, or Fees negotiable?

  • Who is my/our contact person for progress reports?

  • Are funds able to be wired directly to the title company?

  • Who services your loans?

  • Will I/we be able to make payments online?

     

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