Posts tagged Loan Fees
The Difference Between the Interest Rate and the Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

Home buyers should be aware of the interest rate on the principal loan amount and the annual percentage rate that represents the total cost of borrowing.

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Are mortgage closing costs negotiable?

First and foremost, it is imperative to remember that you ultimately choose your mortgage lender, which means, there are choices – and the lender has the primary impact on the charges tacked on to your closing costs. This fact is advantageous to the buyer and should be used as a tool to compare estimated closing costs that lenders detail in the Loan Estimate.

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Are closing costs included in the mortgage loan?

Closing costs are the fees charged for services provided by your lender to assist in closing on a property. The fees are typically required to be paid upfront at closing; however, depending on your specific loan to value ratio, and the equity in your home or loan type, you may be able to roll the closing costs into the mortgage loan. 

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