Mortgage Questions To Ask Your Lender

• What Types Of Home Loans Do You Offer?
• Which Type Of Mortgage Is Best For Me?
• What Will My Interest And Annual Percentage Rate Be?
• What Is The Loan Estimate?
• Do You Handle Underwriting In-House?
• What Is Your Average Loan Processing Time?

What should I know before meeting a mortgage lender?

Ask your lender about rate locks and how long they’re valid. Also, find out about current market rates (are they high or low?) and whether you should lock your rate. Some lenders will drop your interest rate if market rates decrease after you lock your rate, so be sure to check with your mortgage lender.

How long does a meeting with a mortgage advisor take?

How long does a mortgage adviser appointment take? A mortgage appointment can last anywhere between 30 mins and a few hours. It used to be the case that you’d need to book off an afternoon and travel to a branch or mortgage broker office with a shoulder-breaking pile of documents. You don’t need to do this anymore.

What are the best questions to ask a mortgage lender?

Additionally, the questions to ask your mortgage lender should include figuring out which loan term and rate type make the most sense. For example, would it be better to have a stable, fixed-rate mortgage rather than an adjustable-rate loan?

Where can I get help with my mortgage?

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two largest GSEs, offer online look-up tools and toll-free phone numbers. Use Fannie Mae’s look-up tool or call 800-232-6643. Or use Freddie Mac’s look-up tool or call 800-373-3343.

Can a lender ask if you are planning a family?

According to HSH.com, under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, lenders are not allowed to ask if you are planning a family. In the past, this question was used to discriminate against female borrowers because lenders assumed women would quit work when they became pregnant.

What are lenders allowed to ask borrowers?

While it may seem that a lender can ask a borrower anything, there are two topics that are forbidden for lenders to investigate: family planning and health issues. According to HSH.com, under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, lenders are not allowed to ask if you are planning a family.