Kristin's Blog: Finding a good loan officer is KEY!

Finding a good loan officer is KEY!

The best thing that has come out of what is going on with the mortgage crisis is consumer awareness.  Those that didn't pay attention before to their mortgage,the terms, the rates, the buzz words, now ARE.  Educating themselves of how to get a loan, what the process is, fixed rates vs. variable rates, ARM's, Balloon's, etc.  If you didn't know what these terms meant before, I bet you do now. 

Home-buyers are learning to ask questions & know how to get the answers they need.  A good loan officer can assure you peace of mind throughout your loan application and all the way up to closing.

A good loan officer is crucial to making sure you know what you qualify for and the terms in which you qualify.  When determining who will represent you with your mortgage here are a few questions to ask:  

  • How often should I expect to get updates on my loan's status from you or your office?
  • What are your normal hours of operation?
  • In the event that I need to reach you during off-hours, is it okay to contact you? Is there a different phone number or email address to use for such situations?
  • Do you have any upcoming business-travel or vacation plans I should know about? Is there any other reason you can foresee not being available between now and the time my loan closes?
  • Will you be responsible for staying in touch with any involved agents and parties who are involved in this transaction?
  • While finding a loan officer isn't hard, finding one that is honest & has high morals is important.  Make sure your best interests are being considered every step of the way.  

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    Kristin Moran, RE/MAX Access - The Moran Team "Sisters that sell", (210)313-7397, Kristin@KristinMoran.com.  Buy or sell from me, use our truck for free!

    Kristin Moran

    Specializing in San Antonio & surrounding cities
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    RE/MAX Access - Realtor®/Owner

    KristinMoran@Remax.net 210.313.7397 www.SistersThatSell.com

    Buy a home from me, use the truck to move for free!

                    

    Comments

    Raltors need to educate themselves enough to be able to recognize the good ones. Ask a lot of questions....

    Another question: Does the loan officer answer their phone at night? Weekends?

    Posted by Tom Burris | Texas Mortgage Dallas Mortgage FHA (DallasLoanGuy.com (214) 763-4629 cell/text/nights/weekends) over 3 years ago

    Hey Kristin...  Outstanding post!  I've noticed that there are a lot of great REALTORS in your area... I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.

    Posted by Debbie Summers - MoveToLakeMary.com or 407-758-1020 (Charles Rutenberg Realty - Orlando, Florida) over 3 years ago

    Hi Kristin!  A very similar blog has been brewing in my little brain!  Who you use for you loan is absolutely crucial!  There are some good ones out there but also some terrible ones!  These are great questions that you posed!

    Posted by Cristal Drake, Realtor Fullerton Real Estate (Prudential California Realty) over 3 years ago

    Tom - So true!  I don't see how some loan officers are available 24/7, I certainly do not expect that but at least call me back within 12 hours? 

    Debbie - Congrats on your 100K!

    Cristal - Thanks ma'am.  KM

    Posted by Kristin Moran, San Antonio,TX~Real Estate 210-313-7397 (Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net) over 3 years ago

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