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Are Discount Mortgage Brokers Upfront?
February 7, 2005 "In my market search I have come across Discount Brokers, who seem to uphold many of the same ethical standards as Upfront Mortgage Brokers (UMBs), but do not charge any fees for their service - they claim they are compensated by the lenders. Isn?t that even better ... more... The Break-Even Period For Paying Points on a Mortgage October 30, 1999 "Re your column on 'How Much Is a 1/4 Percent Rate Reduction Worth?', as a mortgage broker of 20-years standing, I want to add a simple explanation that I always give to my clients. On a $200,000 loan, a 1/4% ... more... |
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Loan Origination Fees
Loan Origination Fees Charge by a lender or broker connected with originating a loan. Different from discount points which are used to buy down the rate of interest. A point is simply one percent of the total loan amount. Loan origination fee usually varies from 0.5% to 2% ... more... discount Point Discount Point Fees paid to lenders. 1 point = 1% of the loan amount. On a $100,000 loan 1 point is $1000. Points may be further classified into origination points or discount points. In laymen terms, a point is a fee you pay to a lender or broker. Each point is one percent of ... more... |
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