I see several banks offering mortgage rates like 5.6%, etc (specific #s). Is this the real rate?

Greg Yurikov
Home Buyer
Daly City, CA

I'm told your rate depends on a number of variables. If that's the case, what do the rates posted by the banks represent? Is that the best rate you can get, given the max. FICO score, etc.?

Answers (3)
Joe Salcedo
Broker
San Jose, CA

It depends on the qualifications of the borrowers: You have to look at your
situation based on income, Fico scores, how long have been at work,self
emplayed, how much downpayment to put down. At least call 3 banks to make
comparison on the rates because all banks the different guidelines when
it comes to loan. Good Luck..

Sun Sep 27 2009, 08:01
Wilma Lee
Agent
San Mateo County, CA

I would also compare the good faith estimates from the banks, which is an estimate of the costs and expenses associated with the home loan so borrowers have the ability to shop and compare the fees of one loan to the fees of another, to arrive at a informed decision on the cost of the loan. Two estimates might be the same rate or one higher and one lower, but then they might get you in the amount of closing costs.

Tue Jun 30 2009, 02:31
Steve Ornellas:...
Broker
Fremont, CA
FIRST ANSWER

Hi Greg, these are typically "best case scenario" rates meant to entice you to get on the phone and call.

There are 26 criteria that must be known before quoting a reliable rate, as listed on page 2 of this document:
http://docs.Steven-Anthony.com/RateShopping-DoItRight.pdf

Best, Steve

Fri Jun 26 2009, 11:23

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