Mortgage Articles

Underwriting your loan

December 1, 2008 by Mortgage · Leave a Comment 

There are 4 main factors that are used today by underwriters to determine a mortgage approval. These factors help a mortgage underwriter understand the borrower’s qualification. These factors determine if a borrower can receive a preapproval, prequalification, and meet necessary underwriting guidelines. The first factor known to the American population is called the ‘credit’ criteria. [...]

Discount Points

September 7, 2008 by Mortgage · Leave a Comment 

Before obtaining good mortgage rates a borrower must understand what actually is included in a ‘mortgage interest rate’. There are many factors that affect all mortgage rates in every mortgage transaction. Discount points, origination fees, Yield Spread Premium, and 3rd party fees are a few factors that can change your interest rate. This information will [...]

Origination Fee

August 20, 2008 by Mortgage · Leave a Comment 

Origination fees work the same way as discount points do. One point is equivalent to 1% of the loan amount. Origination fees do not lower your mortgage interest rate. Origination fees are paid by the borrower to the bank, lender, and/or mortgage broker. This is a common charge on a HUD-1 settlement statement. This charge [...]