Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Should You Use Your Agent's In-House Lender?





Nothing peaked our interest more than this piece on choosing a lender.  We didn't write it, but we could have.  If your real estate agent suggests that you use an in-house lender, should  you automatically assume that the lender is looking out for your best interest.  First know that there is no obligation to use them.  What is the reason for having an in-house lender?  Several.  The first is an MSA (mutual service agreement) that some real estate offices and lenders share.  There are incentives paid to the real estate company for every loan transaction they fund together.  This often results in higher costs to the consumer.  The money paid to the real estate company has to come from somewhere. 


This does not mean, however, that the in-house lender is automatically disqualified as your best option.  Just know that you do have other options.  Check online reviews.  Ask friends and relatives that recently purchased.  Ask them how their experience was and if they could get a recommendation.  For the whole article, CLICK HERE

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