Online Vs Offline Refinance Mortgage Loan Interest Rate Quote Search
Online home mortgage loan search is now very common
, easy and fast way of getting a shortlist of rate offers. Traditionally, high street banks and brokers are the providers of off line mortgage rate quotes and offers. This requires the mortgage seeker either go down to banks or call a few brokers.
The main advantages of online rate shopping are that the information required by quote systems relatively limited. A broker will need to fill in his evaluation form to be able to advise clients. He will need to get into details of their financial affairs. This means, applicants will need to share their information with a third person.
The best way of approaching to finding the best rate offers could be that prospective refinance home mortgage loan applicants start with online search. They could come up with a short list of best offers in a short time. Then, they could either find out more information about 3 or 4 chosen banks or extend the search to brokers to see what they will be able to come up.
The other difference is that online search is free. If they are comfortable with internet they can even submit an application direct to lender. Brokers usually charge a fee. This could be about 1% of the loan amount. That is another cost to consider. Some good brokers may actually earn this fee by providing a good rate and service.
Going to high street banks for the search will limit it substantially comparing to online search or broker search. Some high street banks may act as a broker to other loan providers, but this is completely different from traditional independent brokers. Banks would not provide advice or may not be obliged to carry out comprehensive searches.