If you’re ready to buy a home, you might wonder whether you need a mortgage broker or a mortgage lender. While a mortgage broker will act as an intermediary and help you research the best mortgages ...

A mortgage broker helps you apply for loans, finds competitive interest rates and negotiates terms. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but ...

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Mortgage brokers could help you secure better rates and terms on your loan, but they won’t be the best option for everyone. Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Jamie Johnson is a contributor ...

Rocket Mortgage is throwing a big incentive at spring homebuyers, offering them up to $10,000 in closing cost credits if they work with a real estate agent through its affiliate, Rocket Homes. Through ...

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Qualifying for a mortgage loan often starts with a search for the right lender. Keeping track of interest rates, fees and closing costs as you do your research can be overwhelming; a mortgage broker ...