Neither! A mortgage broker has a portfolio of lenders they work with to meet their clients’ mortgage needs. That’s one of the chief reasons brokers help their clients get better deals – unlike banks or other financial institutions, brokers are looking to help you get the best deal on your mortgage, not fill up a target mortgage product quota.
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Applying for a mortgage shouldn’t be hard or confusing,
What is a credit report?
A report detailing an individual’s credit history that is prepared by a credit bureau and used by a lender to determine a loan applicant’s creditworthiness.
Are you Accredited?
Accredited members of Mortgage Professionals Canada & Mortgage Brokers Association of BC.
Should I consider a mortgage to help with debt?
Yes. In fact, this is a common use of a mortgage loan. Many of our customers obtain a mortgage to consolidate credit card debt, renovate their kitchen, or invest.
Why should I get a pre-approved mortgage?
There are several benefits to getting a Pre-Approval before you start searching for your next home.
- Your mortgage rate will be secured for 120 days. Even if rates go up, yours won’t.
- You’ll know what you can afford, helping to narrow down the search process.
- Pre-approval will make you look like a more serious buyer, helping you find a good realtor and can give you negotiating power with the home seller.
- A mortgage pre-approval will make the final closing faster since you already have most of the work completed.
Is it really safe to apply for a mortgage online?
Yes, Rampone-Marsh uses secure software for all their applications. Applying for a mortgage online with Rampone-Marsh Mortgages is safe and secure. Our online application uses a 128-bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) server, that is verified secure by Verisign/RSA. This is the exact same type of system and software that most large banks use to secure your online banking
What is a down payment?
Part of the purchase price of a property that is paid in cash and not financed with a mortgage.
Why is a mortgage insurance premium necessary?
Regardless of mortgage rates, if a down payment is less than 20% of the home or property value, mortgage insurance is mandatory in Kelowna (and across Canada). Mortgages have built-in insurance premiums, so, therefore, the clients do not pay “out of pocket” for this expense. For mortgage lenders, a down payment of this size is more of a risk, so the mortgage insurance premium acts like a guarantee in the event of a default on the loan.
Why is an appraisal necessary?
Every conventional mortgage that includes a minimum 20% down payment requires an appraisal because the mortgage is uninsured. The lender wants to see that your purchase price is in line with the property’s fair market value. Lenders want to see that you are purchasing a quality property and that they will be able to recuperate the full amount if you default on the loan.
What are closing costs?
These are expenses over and above the price of the property that are incurred by buyers and sellers when transferring ownership of a property. Closing costs normally include an origination fee, property taxes, charges for title insurance and escrow costs, appraisal fees, etc. Closing costs will vary according to the area country and the lenders used.
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