Mortgage : Home Loans : Refinance : Home Equity Loans

By Louie Latour

Mortgage brokers can be an excellent resource for mortgage refinancing because of their contacts in the mortgage industry. Mortgage brokers are especially helpful for homeowners with poor credit ratings. If you are considering working with a mortgage broker, you need to choose one that will not overcharge you; here are several tips to help you pick an honest mortgage broker.

What Are Mortgage Brokers?

Mortgage brokers are a third party individual that resells mortgage products for wholesale lenders. The retail market (with the exception of banks) is made up of mortgage companies and brokers working on a commission basis. When you enter into an agreement with a mortgage broker, that person will charge you an origination fee for processing your loan application. The origination fee is more than ample compensation for the mortgage broker; however, the wholesale lender pays the broker an additional bonus for marking up your interest rate. Retail markup of the mortgage interest rate is called Yield Spread Premium and could result in your paying double for the new mortgage.

Why Should You Consider Using a Mortgage Broker?

There are risks when working with a mortgage broker, mainly that this person will overcharge you. Why even bother with a mortgage broker? Every homeowner has a different financial situation and often lenders have a

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