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Shopping Rates A very important reason you need to have at least some idea of your down payment is for shopping interest rates. Some loan programs charge a slightly higher interest rate for minimal down payments. Plus, the interest rates for different loan programs are not the same. For example, conventional, VA, and FHA all offer fixed rate loans. However, the rates vary from one program to another. If you shop lenders by phone, the loan officer will be able to tell which programs fit and quote you rates accordingly. However, if you are shopping on the internet, you have to have some idea of your loan program on your own.

The Advantages of Different Types of Mortgage Lenders, continued

Mortgage Bankers A true Mortgage Banker is a lender that is large enough to originate loans and create pools of loans which they sell directly to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, jumbo loan investors, and others. Any company that does this is considered to be a mortgage banker. They can very greatly in size. Some may service the loans they originate, but not all of them will. Most true mortgage bankers have wholesale lending divisions.

What Is A Loan To Value (LTV) And How Does It Determine The Size Of The Loan? The loan to value ratio is the amount of money you borrow compared with the price or appraised value of the home you are purchasing. Each loan has a specific LTV limit. For example: With a 95% LTV loan on a home priced at $50,000, you could borrow up to $47,500 (95% of $50,000), and would have to pay $2,500 as a down payment. The LTV ratio reflects the amount of equity borrowers have in their homes. The higher the LTV the less cash homebuyers are required to payout of their own funds. So, to protect lenders against potential loss in case of default, higher LTV loans (80% or more) usually require mortgage insurance policy.

In the case of new construction, the lender will want the appraiser to inspect the home just prior to closing. This is to ensure that it is in accordance with the plans and specifications furnished by the builder or contractor.

Property Taxes These are taxes paid to local governments, usually charged as a percentage of the property value. Your lender collects the taxes through your monthly payments. The amount of tax will vary depending on the location of the home.

A disadvantage is that mortgage brokers sometimes attract the greediest loan officers, too. They may charge you more on your loan which would then nullify the ability of the mortgage broker being able to shop for the lowest rate.

You might not realize that a credit card account you opened years ago, but never closed, is still on your record as available credit. If there is a significant amount of available credit, lenders may think it adds to your credit risk. Close unused or unneeded accounts before you apply for a mortgage.

Stated income mortgage products: In qualifying for these products, the lender will not require you to provide standard explanations of your income, such as tax returns. This means that there is no verification of your income, but you must state the source of your income. Individuals likely to be interested in a stated income loan are typically self-employed or individuals who write-off a large portion of their income such as contractors, waiters & waitresses.

Do you invest in the stock market? Or put money into Certificates of Deposit? These are two different ways of handling money. Depending on your answers to these questions, and others that may be asked by your lender, you will be able to choose the mortgage that is right for you.