Personal Home Buying Experience with Mortgage Brokers

Mortgage Tips Trish Pigott 3 Aug

Have you wondered how working with a mortgage broker can make home-buying that much more of a personal experience? Buying a home whether it’s your first time purchasing, or you have been through the process a few times, you may find yourself looking to the banks first for mortgage options. When working with a mortgage broker you will find they can often offer better, and lower rate options. Another advantage is that they are not tied to one institution, therefore will have access to many different lenders.

A mortgage lender will take the time to look at your individual needs that you are looking for in the type of mortgage that will be the best fit for you and then connect you with the best lender to fit your needs the best. Your mortgage broker will help you to understand the interest rate, closing costs, and other details of each offer to find the best loan.

Brokerages are often smaller than banks. And if you work with a broker, it’s likely you’ll have more human-to-human contact as the two of you work through your loan application, giving that more personal experience to one of the biggest purchases you will make.

Pros of Using a Mortgage Broker

  • More options
  • Unbiased advice
  • Convenience
  • Free service
  • Ease of access
  • Lower rates
  • Licensed

Check out our Mobile Mortgage App on the Mortgage Toolbox

Mortgage Tips Trish Pigott 27 Jul

Download our Mortgage Toolbox to have things mortgage related at your fingertips.  Available at the App Store and on Google Play.

What can you do with my app:

  • Calculate your total cost of owning a home
  • Estimate the minimum down payment you need
  • Calculate Land transfer taxes and the available rebates
  • Calculate the maximum loan you can borrow
  • Stress test your mortgage
  • Estimate your Closing costs
  • Compare your options side by side
  • Search for the best mortgage rates
  • Email Summary reports (PDF)
  • Use my app in English, French, Spanish, Hindi and Chinese