Finding The Right Mortgage For Your Utah Home
By Christian Jacobsen
Mortgages are a funny thing. There are more lenders out there than one can shake a stick at, and beware not all of them are scrupulous. According to statistics approximately 30% of the mortgage brokers operating in the U.S. are considered to be suspicious or do not meet the standards of proper business practices. Ask yourself, is my prospective broker in that 30%? The question remains how can you be sure that your broker is above board? Well there are a few ways, but they involve some legwork. Considering that you are purchasing a house, a fairly expensive commodity as purchases go it might be a good idea to do the research.
A good idea is to start with your local Chamber of Commerce. Chambers usually have some great resources on financial institutions and you might even be able to find a lender who is a member of the local Chamber. Another good spot to look is the Better Business Bureau. But do be careful, businesses that run afoul of the BBB tend to change names quickly so it pays to find out as much info about your lender as possible.
There are definite things to look out for when securing your financing, does the lender explain everything? Do they take the time to walk you through the terms of your loan, detailing everything from start to finish? Do they seem to want to rush the process and have you sign quickly and without much explanation? One of these approaches should be setting off alarms. Make sure that the lender explains the type of loan you are receiving. The last thing you want to do is sign your agreement, only later to discover that you have signed up for a “balloon loan” where the balance of the loan is due after only 5-7 years when you were expecting a standard mortgage spread over 20-30 years.
The best practice is to use lenders that are recommended by the Chamber of Commerce and the BBB. Stick to institutions that have a longstanding reputation in the community and have the references and customer testimonials to prove it. If you are dealing with established banks then usually the bank s reputation will speak for itself but in utilizing private lenders be sure to do the homework.
Christian Jacobsen is a long-time Utah real estate agent and resident, who works state-wide bringing families and homes together. Christian s knowledge and experience make him the ideal choice when looking for a new home or property in Utah. Contact Christian today or visit the Jacobsen Team at Riverton Utah - The Next Real Estate Boom
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