Real Estate Financing - All You Need to Know | Real Estate Lawyer | LegalShield
Financing a home purchase can be a daunting prospect unless you're in a position of good fortune, and navigating lenders and mortgage deals is no easy task.
This overview explores real estate financing to help you make the right choices and protect yourself and your future home.
Unsurprisingly, you will find lots of people who are willing to lend money, of course for a fee, and three frequently preferred sources include
Mortgage brokers Direct lenders And portfolio lenders
Brokers act as agents with access to multiple lenders and programs. For a fee, they can shop around and find the most competitive rates available.
Brokers profit from their fee that often amounts to the discount they receive from wholesale lenders. And you can benefit from their experience that can save you money by securing the best deals, in an often confusing market.
Direct lenders are as you would imagine, direct-to-consumer and loans are backed by credit unions or banks. Operating across the United States, but usually offering the same rate as a broker without a middle man, a direct lender can cost you less, but you will forgo tailored searches and terms.
Portfolio lenders are comparable to investors. Using their own funds, they agree to the loan and sell the deal for profit. They set their own terms making them attractive for borrowers who need large amounts, have bad credit or are investing in unique property.
This option may cost you more money from higher rates, but because these lenders tread carefully and run stringent checks on borrowers, they can sometimes offer great deals.
Not all states require a lawyer to buy real estate, but they can offer an experienced line of defense, and if you are a first time buyer, protection is invaluable.
Lawyers will carry out title searches, ensure paperwork is filed correctly and can help renegotiate should a problem arise.
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