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What is a Mortgage Broker?
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Mortgage Brokers are now the number one choice for consumers who are seeking to
purchase a home or to refinance their existing loan. They work with clients to determine
their borrowing needs and their ability to repay the loan, select a loan suited
to their circumstances and manage the process through to settlement.
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Brokers can only offer loans from the lenders they are accredited with. They call
this their panel of lenders. Lenders will normally range from large banks through
to specialist non-bank lenders and mortgage managers. The size of a panel of lenders
will vary from broker to broker.
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Residential brokers are paid by the lender and receive an upfront commission and
a trailing commission on the loans they settle. It is not standard industry practice
for a residential broker to charge a customer for their service due to this arrangement.
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Determining your Borrowing Needs.
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Determining your borrowing needs and whether you qualify for a loan depends on the
various rules and policies of each lender.
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Of course, you may have a particular amount in mind that you need to borrow but
it isn't just the amount that's important. Different loans have different features
and benefits.
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A Mortgage Broker knows their panel of lenders' products, rules and policies and
will do all the legwork for you to find one that will suit your particular needs.
They will also determine whether the loan repayments will fit your budget and remain
affordable over time. Click here to find a Mortgage Broker.
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