What are the best mortgage company to apply to for first time buyers?

Question

we are first time buyers, what is a good mortgage company to apply?

Answer 1

Any mortgage company that offers you an FHA loan should be ideal since these loans are more friendly to homebuyers. Talk to your local banks also. Also find out if your state's housing department offers mortgage loans some even offer down payment assistance on condition that you stay in the house for a minimum of so many years.

Bottom line is its not so much about the best mortgage company but about the loan requirements. Find out what the interest rates are and if any lender gives you a favorable rate with no prepayment penalties, you should be good to go. Before you go shopping for a loan know how much you can afford to pay on a monthly basis since chances are you will be approved for way more than that. Always read the fine print.

Answer 2

The very best thing to do is to ask local friends and relatives that have recently gotten a mortgage who they used and ask how happy they were.

The costs and rates are of course important but they are also very competitive and you will find are often almost identical from one company to the next when you add everything up.

The huge difference is how well you are communicated with and how any difficulties are handled.  Often internet mortgage sites are not the best at solving things or talking to if things go crazy.  Get someone local to your city.

Answer 3

It depends on your concerns.  If you don't have money to put down and your credit is a little shaky, FHA has the lowest requirements, but the loans cost more to originate, and they have mortgage insurance, no getting out of it.

If you have more money to put down and can verify job & income, have a high credit score you can reduce your costs.  Ask homeowners you know and trust if they can recommend a loan officer that will treat you honestly and fairly.

Answer 4

Abbey, as Santander are doing very well a the moment as they didn't invest in America.