bayleigh789 asked:
What are the benefits and drawbacks to each? We are refinancing our home.
rachel asked:
We are going through a mortgage broker and 3 days ago filled all the paper work in to apply for our mortgage. How long does it take for a decision to be made. We are first time buyers and really anxious on the outcome!!!!!
Thanks guys for your answers. Im talking about the process of the bank deciding if your a suitable candidate to loan the mortgage to ?
Frank Rizzo asked:
How much does a mortgage broker make off a refinance loan? vs How much does a bank employee doing a refinance make off a refi loan? Besides ideal credit scores, what steps can be taken to ensure getting the best possible rate?
Louis W asked:
I have heard of mortgage brokers who use low origination percentages tacking on additional fees in other categories. If in Texas I get a good faith estimate from a mortgage broker under what categories should I look. And if I am refinancing do I have to pay title insurance when I already paid if when I bought the home 2 years ago?
Mike asked:
I am a Mortgage Broker looking for some good ideas for advertising. What is the funiest or best mortgage ad anyone has seen? Any loan officers out there with any creative new ideas?
Y? asked:
We are thinking of purchasing a house from my father. Instead of using a mortgage broker or bank, he suggested using a lawyer to set up monthly mortgage payments directly to him. We would still buy the house, and it would be in our names, not renting. How are payments like this calculated? Also, it seems this gives us flexibility and saves us money, but isn’t as secure. What are the specific down-sides to this?
The House Team Of Mortgage Intellingence asked:
Mortgage brokers are blossoming in the current environment and are gaining an increasing share of the mortgage market. This is great news because you should consult with a mortgage professional when you’re making one of the most important financial decisions of your life. But, keep in mind, that not all mortgage brokers have the same level of training and experience.
That’s why it’s such great news for Canadians that the mortgage industry now has national accreditation: the Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP). When you meet with a mortgage broker with an AMP, you’ll be assured that your business is in the hands of a professional.
Canadians are accustomed to purchasing financial products like investments and insurance from an accredited professional. Now they can look for a similar professional designation from their mortgage expert.
Like similar accreditation programs for mutual fund sales people, or stock brokers, the AMP is designed to ensure an appropriate level of training and experience. Mortgage professionals from every field are eligible to acquire the accreditation: from mortgage brokers on the front lines to those who specialize in lending or mortgage insurance, for example.
While the vast majority of Ontario mortgage brokers take seriously the important responsibility that they have to their clients, the designation provides mortgage customers with a tool to help select their mortgage expert. This kind of designation is especially valuable in an industry where provincial regulations vary – and so a variety of practice standards are in place. A single national proficiency standard brings mortgage brokers in line with other financial professionals.
The AMP designation can now offer you confidence that your mortgage broker has industry experience, has taken ethics and industry training, and is committed to a program of ongoing education to retain their designation. In order to qualify for the designation, mortgage professionals must have at least five years experience or successfully complete a recognized mortgage professional proficiency course, and take an ethics training course. They must also commit to a minimum 10 hours of continuing education each year, and agree to be governed by the professional code of the national CIMBL organization.
With a growing number of Canadians now seeking the services of independent mortgage brokers to help them assess their mortgage options – in a $600 billion industry – the timing is perfect. It’s your money, after all, and you should have the tools to make the best possible decision. An independent mortgage broker can offer you the broadest range of mortgage rates and options. Now they can also offer you the added assurance of their newly minted designation: the AMP.
Carson asked:
I heard that mortgage brokers drive Porches and make tons of money. By and large, how much does the average mortgage broker make?
