Where can I get a list of mortgage brokers? Where do I get information on correcting loan payments? Where do I get information on finding the best loan? Where do I get information on lease options? Where do I get information on mortgages? Where do I get information on PMI?
Where can I get a list of mortgage brokers? [back to top]
For information on mortgage brokers, contact the National Association of Mortgage Brokers 8201 Greensboro Dr., Ste. 300, McLean, VA 22102; (703) 610-9009; namb.org.
Where do I get information on correcting loan payments? [back to top]
The following auditing services can do a thorough review of residential mortgages for lender calculation errors: * Mortgage Monitor, 1100 Summer Street, Samford, 06905; (203) 973-0288; mortgagemonitor.com. * Loantech, Box 3635, Gaithersburg, MD 20885; (301) 762-7700; loantech.com. But keep in mind that these services come with a fee, and your lender should be able to work with you to make your own accurate calculation.
Where do I get information on finding the best loan? [back to top]
For information on how to find the best home loan for you, check out this booklet: * "How to Shop for a Mortgage," by the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, 1919 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20006-3404; call (202) 557-2700; mbaa.org.
Where do I get information on lease options? [back to top]
Contact your real estate agent (some even specialize in such transactions) or read up on lease options at the public library. If you have a real estate attorney, ask if he or she has any prepared information you can review. Most bookstores have a fairly hefty real estate book section these days. Many current real estate books have at least a section on lease options. If you are considering a lease option, be sure you do your homework first. And have an attorney or financial advisor on hand to review any paperwork before you sign.
Where do I get information on mortgages? [back to top]
For information on mortgages, check out the following sources for information: * American Bankers Association; 1120 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20036; (800) BANKERS; aba.com. * Mortgage Bankers Association of America, 1919 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20006-3404; call (202) 557-2700; mbaa.org.
Where do I get information on PMI? [back to top]
Look for tips in "A Mortgage Insurance Guidebook," or "How to Buy a Home with a Low Down Payment," available at the Federal Citizen Information Center.