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[H855]How To Be Mortgage Broker

by Gregory Van Duyse, Gre

Many people may not realize it, but two things are important to understand about home loans (Intelligence Hypoth?caire).
1) Mortgage consultants get their commission based on the size of the mortgage, not on the interest rate and
2) Brokers often channel all loans to one lender to get a volume benefit.

If you have been curious about how a mortgage broker (Intelligence Hypothecaire) is paid, this will answer your question. Knowing how a person in a transaction is reimbursed is important, since it will lend transparency to the transaction.

Brokers have to earn a living, just as the other professionals you work with, but they are paid by the bank that they place the loan (Intelligence Hypotheque) with. This payment is based solely on the size of the loan, not on the interest earned on the loan. A $200,000 loan will earn twice as much in commissions as a $100,000 loan.) So there is no incentive for the broker to increase the rate, and he has no influence over the size of the mortgage.

There are certain situations where the fee can be increased. Certain factors can change the fee such as
1) the term of the home loan hypotheque
2) certain variable rate mortgage loans
3) the length of time of the mortgage guarantee

So there is no value or incentive for a mortgage broker (courtier hypothecaire) to increase the interest rate on a mortgage. This may be a different case from the special bonus structures that some banks offer employees. (Be sure to read ?Will my bank offer a better rate than a broker??, if you want to know more about this.)

Mortgage consultants can, however, improve their fees by working with one lending institution. Banks frequently offer special programs whereby a broker will earn added commission based on the volume of mortgages he brings to the bank. It is a significant amount, ranging from 20% to 25% over the original commission.

Smaller brokers are influenced by this incentive, but it has no effect on larger mortgage consultants. Brokers such as Mortgage Intelligence, that originated over $8 billion in loans in 2005, or Multi-Pret/Mortgage Alliance with over $5 billion in home loans easily reach the limit on all volume business, and so are not tempted to work with one bank.

Now you have two more pieces of information regarding mortgages and mortgage consultants that will help you find the best mortgage for you:
-Brokers earn their fees by the size of the loan; interest rates do not have any impact on the fee of a broker.
-Large brokers have the freedom to examine the loan offerings of all lending institutions, since they do not have to be concerned about volume commissions; this gives the borrower the best choice of lenders to choose from.

This article offers potential homebuyers a few reasons to consider choosing a mortgage broker to find financing for their next home. According to the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), two out of three Americans will utilize the services of a mortgage broker. “They do this because mortgage brokers offer home buyers with more options and a wider selection of loan products.”

There is your first reason. If you have less than perfect credit and have found it difficult to get approved by a traditional bank or credit union, a mortgage broker can present you with more loan options and there is likely one or more options to fit your credit profile. If you have okay credit, the truth is that you may have a higher interest rate than borrowers with great credit, but if you are really set on buying a house, you will be willing to pay a higher interest rate. First, do what is called shopping for the best interest rate. One mortgage broker can offer a variety of interest rates and loan terms from which to choose.

Your second reason to consider the mortgage broker comes from a June 2006 research study conducted by the Georgetown University Credit Research Center (CRC). They found that “a broker may reduce borrowers' search costs and enable borrowers to obtain lower cost credit than they could find themselves.” This is an important consideration. If you are going to multiple lenders, you will have to pay multiple fees. Don't be misled by a lender's offer for a free mortgage pre-approval. To actually process a complete mortgage application, most lenders require a fee ranging from $150 to over $400. After you have paid the fee, the outcome could still be that you are rejected for the loan. Some lenders will refund the fee if you do not qualify. Some brokers will only charge a fee if they are able to successfully write a loan for you. You have to get the details from each firm, lender or broker, to find out what they really charge.

The third reason also originates from the Georgetown CRC study. The CRC reports that the broker maintains relationships with an array of lenders and may create loans for a reduced cost using economy of scale and specializing in certain types of loans. The lower cost is when compared with a lender writing loans in a branch office. One consumer found that her mortgage broker was one of only a few preferred brokers in the state of Florida. Her broker was able to secure her a home loan with Bank of America even though she and her spouse had less than perfect credit.

Now you will also hear criticism of mortgage brokers from consumerists. This side of the issue is also discussed by the CRC study. Among the accusations, CRC reports: “Brokers steer borrowers to higher cost loans that generate higher compensation, do not give adequate consideration to borrowers' ability to repay, and encourage excessive refinancing of existing mortgages.” The same consumer mentioned above purchased her first home loan with a higher interest rate, but within a couple of years was able to use the same broker for a Bank of America loan with a very low interest rate.

Your decision to use a mortgage broker is important. Compare the services of your mortgage broker with the services of traditional banks, credit unions, and lenders before choosing the service that is right for you. You can also research the reputation of mortgage brokers in your area or get referred by a friend or relative who was happy with a particular broker. Just like every profession, there are good and bad brokers. If you find the right one, it can be a mutually beneficial relationship.

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