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Is it better to go through a mortgage broker or direct to a bank?

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Real Estate Agent with MortgageBrokerSantaMonica.com 02003468

Is it better to go through a mortgage broker or direct to a bank?

A mortgage broker is an intermediary between you and the lender. Their job is to find you the best deal. They have a selection of hundreds of different lenders.

A bank can only show you what they have to offer. A mortgage broker can show you what that bank has to offer, as well as all of the other options available to you and your needs. Their knowledge of your specific situation and goals combined with their abundance of resources enables them to find the perfect deal for you.

A mortgage broker’s pre-approval letter can mean the difference between having your offer accepted or losing out to another potential buyer. This is because listing agents are familiar with a bank’s bureaucracy, which causes them to be slower. But, more importantly, the listing agent must protect their client in the event that the loan is not funded by the bank and the seller is forced to relist the property. It would lengthen the property’s days on market, which frequently results in a decrease in the final selling price.

Before going under contract or entering escrow, many listing agents require the prospective buyer to be cross-qualified. A mortgage broker can help you navigate this vetting process with confidence and answer any questions the cross-qualifying lender may have.

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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Welcome to the ActiveRain Community. Congratulations on your first post.

Dec 04, 2022 08:30 PM
Marcus Anderson

Thank you, John!

Dec 04, 2022 09:26 PM
Joe Jackson
Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty - Columbus, OH
Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert

This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.

Have a super fantastic week!
Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP

Dec 05, 2022 06:18 AM
Marcus Anderson

Thank you, Joe!

Dec 05, 2022 02:06 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Marcus Anderson - this is really, really good information for consumers and real estate agents who don't know. Please continue to write blog posts that are educational, easy to understand, and clearly makes sense. I applaud you and thank  you for not making this just a "Members Only," post. I can tell, you are serious about your business and I look forward to reading more blog posts of yours. 

Welcome to ActiveRain!

Dec 05, 2022 08:50 AM
Marcus Anderson

Thank you, Patricia!

Dec 05, 2022 02:07 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Marcus Anderson - I like the information you are providing for consumers and real estate agents who don't know the answer to your question. Welcome to Active Rain and hope to read more posts from you!

Dec 05, 2022 04:55 PM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

For the purchase of buying a residence to live in , you are better off using a Mortgage Lender . Commercial Banks take longer and add complications !

Dec 29, 2022 07:06 AM
AJ Heidmann ~ CRS
McEnearney Associates, Inc. - Alexandria, VA
YOUR Alexandria & Arlington, VA Real Estate Expert

Marcus ~ 

Welcome into the 'Rain and congratulations on your first blog post.  I have always advised clients to us a mortgage broker for their mortgage, as a bank tends to have more limited options in my experience.

Feb 11, 2023 12:23 PM