Mortgage Broker

A mortgage broker is a licensed individual who acts as an intermediary between a borrower and a mortgage company. A broker arranges financing for borrowers with a variety of lenders. A mortgage broker does not make loans, but receives payment, usually in the form of a commission, for facilitating the loan transaction between the borrower and the lender.

Mortgage brokers take applications from potential borrowers, complete all of the necessary paperwork and obtain any required documentation, shop the loan package around to various lenders, obtain quotes from lenders, and present them back to borrowers. They may also perform additional services such as arrange for property appraisals, order title searches and inspections, and provide other legal services as required. These additional services may or may not be included in the broker's fee.

Services offered by a Mortgage Broker

A mortgage broker generally offers the following services:

  • Quotes interest rates
  • Explains mortgage program
  • Provides a good faith estimate
  • May send a newsletter

In states where licensing is required, a mortgage broker also must complete annual continuing education to maintain their license in good standing.

The Mortgage Planner Difference

Take a moment to compare an America's Lending Partners Mortgage Planner to a traditional loan officer or mortgage broker and you'll see there's a tremendous difference!

America's Lending Partners Mortgage Planners are mortgage experts who have taken their careers to a higher level through extensive training in home financing, real estate equity management and ethical business practices. They analyze a customers' personal situation and prepare a Mortgage Plan tailored to fit their individual needs. And best of all...there's absolutely no additional cost for this service!

Learn more about America's Lending Partners Mortgage Planning service.