Gwen Walton
Long and Foster

 

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Mortgage Brokers vs. Mortgage Bankers

What's the Difference Between Mortgage Brokers vs. Mortgage Bankers Mortgage Brokers work individually with borrowers. The broker is independent and searches for a loan based on his customer’s needs, not his employer’s needs. A broker matches clients with lenders then walks the paperwork through final approval and funding. Brokers’ fees are paid by the lender, so they are of no consequence to the buyer Mortgage bankers are direct lenders; working with them eliminates the middleman. Mortgage bankers themselves approve or reject loans and may prove more expeditious. Mortgage bankers must have substantial net worth if they are to survive. Because they are competing with both other banker…
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Gwen Walton

Long and Foster
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