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Esperanza's GUIDE TO BUYING A HOME #04 SECURING FINANCING... (THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND..2)

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What Additional fees will be required in this Loan?

Most loans have additional fees. You can sometimes borrow th4 money need to cover these fees, but that will obviously increase the overall amount of debt you undertake. Some fees are paid up front, and others are not due until closing.

Loan Origination Fees.

The institution that actually loan you the money will generally charge on origination fee for processing the loan. They are often expressed as a percentage of the amount of the loan.

Underwriting fees

Certain lenders will charge a fee to investigate your credit worthiness and determine if you are likely to repay your loan.

Broker fees

Typically paid at closing, a mortgage broker may charge you a fee in addition to the origination fee. If you are working with a broker, be sure to check with them what their fee is.

Transaction/Settlement/Closing Costs

These fees lump together several charges for; application fees, title examination, abstract of title, title insurance, property survey fees, deed preparing gees, other mortgage fees and settlement documents, attorney fees, recording fees, notary fees, appraisal fees and credit report fees. the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act requires tat a lending institution provide a borrower with a good faith estimate of closing costs at the time of application. this estimate must list each expected cost as a range or as an exact amount where applicable.

1. Never hesitate to question a fee that you don't understand. Your lender should give you a thorough explanation and make sure that you know what you're paying for.

2. Sometimes lenders lump fees together.  You can ask for a break down in that lump.

3. Certain fees. like the Brokers fee or the amount of Points assessed on a loan are negotiable. It never hurts to ask our lender if they can get you a better deal.

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       Esperanza Butler   Realtor®

 

         

 

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