Finding the Best Lender for Your Needs
If you’re buying a home in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Issaquah, Bothell, Shoreline, or anywhere in Washington State, you’ve likely typed something like: [Read more…]
How to Shop Mortgage Lenders
February 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Choosing a mortgage lender is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the home buying process — yet most people spend more time researching a refrigerator than they do selecting who will handle the largest financial transaction of their lives. Here’s how to shop lenders the right way, including questions that will quickly reveal whether you’re talking to a true mortgage professional. [Read more…]
Why APR Isn’t the Best Way to Shop Mortgage Rates (And What to Use Instead)
October 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
When you’re shopping for a mortgage, it’s tempting to compare APRs — after all, that’s what the government designed APR for. The problem is that APR is one of the least reliable numbers in a mortgage quote. Here’s why, and what to look at instead.
