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Tips to Get a Dallas Home Loan
With the slow, but stead recovery of the financial and real estate markets, the availability of Dallas home loans is constantly increasing. Choosing between the different deals is not an easy task, especially given the fact that the period of mortgages is long and you have to make long term plans.
With the slow, but stead recovery of the financial and real estate markets, the availability of Dallas home loans is constantly increasing. When it comes to choose between different deal then it becomes very tough and secondly it already makes a person confused as the period of mortgages is long and for that it requires to plan till the far future. Here you will be provided with important guidelines that will help you in choosing the right deal.
Collect a number of quotes for Dallas home loans. Getting five to ten quotes is certainly a good idea. So then you will be able to make a close comparison and choose the one that best suits your needs. To make things more easier, it is recommended to get the quotes from the quote services rather than getting from the lenders. But beware while filling the application for the loan as if you will get rejected then it will lower down your credit score.
Choose the Dallas home loans by making comparison among the deals on the basis of interest rates they offer that is adjustable or the fixed one. When the interest rates are fixed then it becomes easier to make the comparison as it is pretty simple. In the other case that is of the adjustable interest rate, one has to measure the possible rates of increases and falls and then make choice by comparing these calculations. The adjustable rates though increases on annual basis but they are generally lower than the fixed rates. Secondly there are more risks involved in this but still they make an overall mortgage cheaper. On the other side, the fixed rates have higher interest rates but it also allows you to manage the home loans. As there are chances of increase in interest rates in the recent years so it is better to get the fixed rates instead of the other one.
The other thing that you need to consider is the fees when making comparison between the Dallas home loans. The reality is that fees add considerably to the cost of mortgages, so you have to take them into account. Make a sum of all the payments that needs to be paid for availing the loan and then compare the total fees. Late payment penalties must also be considered. You would not want them to put a too great burden on you when you are going through tough times. Try to calculate the overall fee cost of each loan to get an idea how expensive it is.
Compare the time periods of the different Dallas home loans that you consider. In general, when the repayment period is small then the monthly installments are also large and vice versa. You can avail any of the mortgage according to your need and affordability like the long period mortgage for saving in shorter run. But for that you will also have to consider the other things like your age, work type, employment, status and career plans. For example if you are planning your family and decided to have 3 children then you will definitely plan to save money for your kids but for that you will have to pay the mortgage amount first.
Now you are aware of all the important things that you need to consider when choosing the Dallas home loans.
Top 5 Refinance Tips Your Loan Officer Doesn't Want You To Know (Page 1 of 2)
Yes! Getting a loan these days can be scary. Even experienced borrowers have been taken advantage of by unscrupulous loan officers. Don’t let it happen to you. I have five must read tips to fend off a potential loan disaster.
Before reading the tips, keep in mind there are credible, ethical, good guy (and gal) loan officers across America and they’re just as mad as you are about the rats that feed off of unsuspecting people. Make no mistake; great loan officers know it is in their best interest to make sure you are an informed borrower.
Here are some things BAD loan officers do:
· Manipulate borrowers to take loans and rates that pay the loan officer more than what is agreed upon.
· Charge much more in origination using random excuses (your credit’s not good enough, you can’t verify your income, you’re getting cash out, etc.)
· Convince people to do a loan when it’s not in their best interest.
Let’s weed out the bad guys! Here are the five tips…
Tip 1: Interview your loan officer
Ask for more than just rates. Bad loan officers will tell you anything to keep you on the phone — then change the details to suit them later. Instead, make them get real with you! Ask how long they’ve been in the industry. Probe them about their experience in the industry. Also, ask what their opinion is on the current market and where it’s going.
Listen closely. Do they have the patience to answer your questions or do they seem annoyed. Is their voice hesitant? Unsure? Pay attention to your instincts. If you have a “funny” feeling in the pit of your stomach, chances are you should move on. (More questions to ask while interviewing located in the free eBook)
Tip 2: Make sure the loan is in your best interest
Here’s the deal… most loan officers are paid on commission (many on commission only). That means they don’t get paid unless they complete a loan with you. The problem is “their loan” may not be in your best interest. You need to look at what’s being presented and decide if it meets your needs. Some things you should consider: How much is the loan costing you? Is there a term reduction? Are you adding too much to your balance?
You should do a cost-to-savings benefit analysis. This is where you take the total cost of the loan and compare it to the benefits of the loan (monthly savings, cash out, term reduction, etc). This will help you determine if the loan is worth it to you. (See examples of cost-to-savings benefit analysis in the free e-Book)
Tip 3: Consider your loan options carefully
You may be saying, “Yikes! There are so many to sort out!” True… there are many different loans out there to consider: 5/1, 7/1, 10/1 ARMs (Adjustable Rate Mortgages)… 30Yr, 20Yr and 15Yr Fixed rates… Neg Ams, Hybrid Option Arms, Helocs, etc. But, keep in mind that each loan has its own unique purpose and function. Choice is good and it’s the loan officer’s job to help you find the best loan for your purpose. That’s why it’s important that your loan officer explains the loans they are presenting in FULL detail. Again, take notes. Ask questions until you feel comfortable with the options presented.