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UNDERSTANDING FEES AND RATES AT YOUR Closing

After you have find the home of your dreams; your first home, you may feel pressure to make quick decisions on securing a loan.Just remember that when you move too quickly on choosing a Lender, there can be many costly mistakes made.It is not always best to choose the first Lender that accepts your Application.Shop around and get the best deal for your situation.

The Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is an Estimate of Closing Costs that should be presented to the potential borrowers within three days of an Application submission.Be sure to go over the paperwork carefully.Make sure that you understand and agree with all fees and rates before you go into to close the loan.

Another tip would be to clear up any Credit problems that you might have, henceforth increasing your Credit score.A poor Credit score may cause your Application to be denied or the Interest Rate of your loan to escalate.