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services: The New Good Faith Estimate (GFE) Form, Page 2 Section B - 11/12/09 01:34 AM
Section B of Page 2 of the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) has 9 parts. Let's go through them. Item 3 will be a list of required services that the lender will select. These are services necessary in order to complete your transaction. These charges are subject to a 10% tolerance at settlement, meaning that they may be up to 10% higher (but ONLY 10% higher) at settlement. It is my understanding that the TOTAL of all items listed in these categories is subject to a 10% difference at closing. In other words, an individual item may in fact cost more
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services: How to "Shop" Loans and Lenders Part 1 of 7 (How to Shop Mortgage Loan Series) - 08/01/09 03:48 PM
Many Buyers pay 1-3% too much for their loan in up-front costs, even after "shopping" for lenders. Some choose a lender solely based on which one has the lowest up-front costs, but they end up paying for it by getting an interest rate that is higher than they qualify for. Others unnecessarily pay too much in fees in order to get the lowest interest rate. Shopping for a loan does not have to be difficult or complicated. The key is to take control of the process, get organized, and make sure you do it right. Here are some basics on ONE
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services: How to "Shop" Loans and Lenders Part 2 of 7 (Same Day - Same Time) - 08/01/09 03:46 PM
Many Buyers pay 1-3% too much for their loan in up-front costs, even after "shopping" for lenders. Some choose a lender solely based on which one has the lowest up-front costs, but they end up paying for it by getting an interest rate that is higher than they qualify for. Others unnecessarily pay too much in fees in order to get the lowest interest rate. Shopping for a loan does not have to be difficult or complicated. The key is to take control of the process, get organized, and make sure you do it right. Here are some basics on ONE
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services: How to "Shop" Loans and Lenders Part 3 of 7 (Same Facts) - 08/01/09 03:45 PM
Many Buyers pay 1-3% too much for their loan in up-front costs, even after "shopping" for lenders. Some choose a lender solely based on which one has the lowest up-front costs, but they end up paying for it by getting an interest rate that is higher than they qualify for. Others unnecessarily pay too much in fees in order to get the lowest interest rate. Shopping for a loan does not have to be difficult or complicated. The key is to take control of the process, get organized, and make sure you do it right. Here are some basics on ONE
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services: How to "Shop" Loans and Lenders Part 4 of 7 (TOTAL Cost) - 08/01/09 03:43 PM
Many Buyers pay 1-3% too much for their loan in up-front costs, even after "shopping" for lenders. Some choose a lender solely based on which one has the lowest up-front costs, but they end up paying for it by getting an interest rate that is higher than they qualify for. Others unnecessarily pay too much in fees in order to get the lowest interest rate. Shopping for a loan does not have to be difficult or complicated. The key is to take control of the process, get organized, and make sure you do it right. Here are some basics on ONE
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services: How to "Shop" Loans and Lenders Part 5 of 7 (Friend/Special Deal) - 08/01/09 03:39 PM
Many Buyers pay 1-3% too much for their loan in up-front costs, even after "shopping" for lenders. Some choose a lender solely based on which one has the lowest up-front costs, but they end up paying for it by getting an interest rate that is higher than they qualify for. Others unnecessarily pay too much in fees in order to get the lowest interest rate. Shopping for a loan does not have to be difficult or complicated. The key is to take control of the process, get organized, and make sure you do it right. Here are some basics on ONE
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services: How to "Shop" Loans and Lenders Part 6 of 7 (References) - 08/01/09 03:38 PM
Many Buyers pay 1-3% too much for their loan in up-front costs, even after "shopping" for lenders. Some choose a lender solely based on which one has the lowest up-front costs, but they end up paying for it by getting an interest rate that is higher than they qualify for. Others unnecessarily pay too much in fees in order to get the lowest interest rate. Shopping for a loan does not have to be difficult or complicated. The key is to take control of the process, get organized, and make sure you do it right. Here are some basics on ONE
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services: How to "Shop" Loans and Lenders Part 7 of 7 (Extras/Additional Information) - 08/01/09 03:36 PM
Many Buyers pay 1-3% too much for their loan in up-front costs, even after "shopping" for lenders. Some choose a lender solely based on which one has the lowest up-front costs, but they end up paying for it by getting an interest rate that is higher than they qualify for. Others unnecessarily pay too much in fees in order to get the lowest interest rate. Shopping for a loan does not have to be difficult or complicated. The key is to take control of the process, get organized, and make sure you do it right. Here are some basics on ONE
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services: Home Buyers Beware when Choosing a Utah Home Inspector - 07/15/08 02:05 PM
In Utah, all it takes to be a home inspector is to call yourself one. See Get Gephardt – Worst Home-Buying Fiasco Ever! - Quotes: "And guess what, home inspectors need absolutely no qualifications whatsoever in Utah." "...there is no state agency overseeing home inspectors in Utah. And it appears anyone can declare themselves a home inspector: with no training, no license, and no experience." If you are thinking about buying a home in the Salt Lake area, you will want to have your home inspected by a good home inspector. Begin as soon as possible to research various home inspection
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