Mortgage Information and Assistance
Why Get Pre-Approval/Pre-Approved For a Mortgage?
As one of the top real estate teams in the O’Fallon, Shiloh, Swansea, Scott Air Force Base, Fairview Heights and surrounding areas it is part of our job to assist you through the buying process. The most important part of the process is getting pre-approved! Always keep in mind paying your mortgage – Stay in YOUR comfort zone. Figure out what you can afford? You may have a price range in mind, however what happens if you find your dream home in O’Fallon and then apply for a mortgage only to find out you cannot afford your dream home!
Who to Contact and Why?
We recommend these lenders for the following reasons:
- No junk fees
- Competitive rates
- No cost pre-approval
- Personal contact with local loan officer
- Timely completion of paperwork
- Smooth hassle free transactions
| Jeff Burgner First County Bank Swansea Mortgage 2610 N Illinois Crossing Drive Swansea, IL 62226 618-239-9000 jburgner@fcbbanks.com |
Jason Chandler Guaranteed Rate 2100 S Illinois, Suite E2 Belleville, IL 62220 618-698-1004 website |
| Patti Dieu Iberia Bank Mortgage 4460 North Illinois Street Swansea, Il 62226 618-222-7119 website |
Shelly Leffler Wells Fargo Home 3940 Green Mount Shiloh, IL 62269 618-622-2871 website |
Questions for All Lenders
- What are your rates, terms and fees? (Do they have a flat fee or do they charge you per item?)
- Is PMI required? (PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance – Insurance against a loss by the lender in case of a default by the borrower.)
- What is the processing timeframe? (How quickly can they turn your loan? I.E. 15 days, 20 days, 30 days etc- important for closing dates)
- What concerns do you have about our ability to get quick loan approval?
- What do you need from me to do a tri-merge pre-approval? (You always want a lender to do a tri-merge pre-approval so when you find the home you wish to purchase you will be ready to write with no delays)
- Explain your underwriting guidelines? (What do they look at and how long will it take)
- Explain your escrow requirements? (Escrow – account held by the lender for payment of taxes, insurance and other periodic debts against real property.)
- What is your rate lock in procedure? What if the rate goes down before we close? (A lock-in, also called a rate-lock or rate commitment, is a lender’s promise to hold a certain interest rate and a certain number of points for you, usually for a specified period of time, while your loan application is processed. You always want your lock in to be in writing as well as any changed to the lock-in rate).
- Who services your loan? (The bookkeeping and collection of a loan, it may be done by the lender or by another for the lender.)
- WHY SHOULD I PICK YOU!
