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Consumer Direct Mortgage Lending

Direct lenders are financial institutions that fund their own loans and this means that they use their own deposits and resources to provide loans to their customers. Direct mortgage lending refers to lenders catering to the mortgage market in the same fashion and consumer direct mortgage lending allows the financial institutions to exercise more discretion. Borrowers can apply for direct mortgage loans to purchase a new house, to refinance an existing loan, for repairs, renovation and improvement of the current house.

The direct mortgage lenders will have their own terms and criteria to be fulfilled before approving the loan and generally these institutions require the financial profile of the borrower. There are many ways to approach the lender for a consumer direct mortgage, for example borrowers can walk into the branch office directly. Another way is to fill an online application at the websites of various mortgage lenders but one advantage of applying through the Internet is that it allows borrowers to compare the rates offered by different lenders simultaneously.

Interactive calculators are also available on the Internet to help the borrowers calculate the amount they are eligible to apply for, the approximate monthly payments and the exact tenure. For direct mortgage borrowers who need money but they do not want to opt for refinance since it does not offer any benefits, there are other options available, as they can choose to either go in for a second mortgage or use their equity line of credit. The second mortgage loan will be available at a higher rate of interest than the first mortgage, as the second mortgagor has to take up more risk so it is up to the lender to approve or disapprove the application of a mortgage. Borrowers who apply must thoroughly go through their credit report and they must provide proper explanations for any negative remarks on the credit report.

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