Some added secrets you should know of before requesting for mortgage quotes. These secrets are publicly available over the Internet but most people are usually not aware of the before they request for mortgage quotes.
Here we attempt to explain some of these secrets in greater detail:
1) Private Mortgage Insurance some mortgage lenders usually request you take out this form of insurance which is usually a way of protecting the lender if you default on the loan. You pay the charges on the PMI. Lenders often neglect to tell you when furnishing you with mortgage quotes and during the application process is that the PMI is not compulsory when you are financing around 80 per cent of your loan. Try and request that your lender furnish you with alternative options.
2) Gross Income vs. Net Income Most banks who lend out money disregard your net income which is your income after taxes have been deducted. They prefer to look at the Gross Income which your total income without deducting your taxes. This improves the amount of money you are estimated to have at your disposal as well as your debt to equity ratio.
3) Locked Down Rates When requesting mortgage quotes ask your lender if their interest rates are flexible. The only reason a rate should be locked during the duration of the loan is to ensure that it does not escalate. Other than that you should be able to benefit from rate drops so you can save more money over the life of your loan.
4) Application Fees After you've received your mortgage quotes and you decide to apply for the mortgage keep it in mind that there are few fees that are really necessary. These fees are the broker fees and the processing fees. Application fees are usually a way of putting more money in the hands of the lender. If a lender requests application fees, it might be a wise idea to consider other mortgage quotes and start the process again. There are lots of brokers and lenders that do not require application fees and they usually state this when they furnish you with your requested mortgage quotes. If they don't request this information from them.
