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It will change the way we do business
It may confuse some borrowers
Many loan professionals will struggle to adapt
Like it or love it, there is no question…
Good Faith Estimate 2010 IS HERE
? DID YOU KNOW
The intent of the new Good Faith Estimate is to…
LEVEL THE LENDER PLAYING FIELD
THROUGH STANDARDIZING HOW LOAN FEES ARE CHARGED 1 2 3
Creating More TRANSPARENCY For Borrowers.
And turning an estimate in a… … a Contract.
LENDERS MUST NOW GUARANTEE
RATE AND LOAN TERMS FOR A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME
While the New GFE does have some… GOOD IDEAS: Discloses the rate lock period to a client. Discloses if a borrower has an escrow account. Discloses to the borrower if the rate can adjust.
IT STILL FALLS SHORT IN CRUCIAL AREAS
TOTAL HOUSING PAYMENT MISSING (PITI) is
BORROWERS CASH-TO-CLOSE is NOT SHOWN
CANNOT ISSUE A GFE WITHOUT HAVING A COMPLETE LOAN APPLICATION
SO HOW DO WE OVERCOME THESE OBSTACLES
By taking the time to… …effectively communicate with our clients and referral partners.
PROCESS refined CREATING Systems 4 SUCCESS
WORKING TOGETHER TO BREAK THROUGH BARRIERS AND CREATE WINNING STRATEGIES
Contact me anytime for all your mortgage needs Matthew J Bowles, CMPS 731.668.8891