Friday, 8 July 2011

What Makes A Good Mortgage Broker?

By Sue Hamrick


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. Choosing the right mortgage broker is essential.

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.

A good mortgage broker is punctual, which makes punctuality a sign to look for. If a broker says they will call you at a certain time and doesn't, they may miss other important deadlines in the process too. You need a broker hat is reliable, and punctuality is one way of measuring this.

Experience is vital. Unlikely to have the experience to make the process smoother is a broker who has to refer to notes before each sentence. 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. If you want to have a good experience with a mortgage broker, then make sure your personality won't clash with him. You need to get along with them because during the process of getting your loan, you will be dealing with this person a lot.

Also very important is a patient broker who is willing to answer your questions. When you're looking for a broker, you can ask them several questions to check their reaction. If they would wave you off with a vague answer, delay answering, or get impatient, then chances are this isn't the broker for you. A good way to check if they are actually listening to you is asking the same questions in different ways and you'll also see if they are delivering answers by rote or are actively listening to you and giving you answers that are applicable.

Often the biggest purchase a person will make in their lifetime is buying a home. Helping make this decision and make sure the processes that go with it run smoothly is a good mortgage broker. Choosing the right one from the start can help you not only get a mortgage easily, but get a loan with terms that suit your specific circumstances.




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