Pros of working directly with a bank: – Build off existing relationship discounts if you have a checking/saving account – You already know the banker who will handle your mortgage – Perhaps more trustworthy, more accountable than a smaller shop – Lower interest rates in some cases – Ability to add mortgage to existing banking profile and make automatic payments from linked accounts – Do not disclose the yield-spread premium – Lengthy process, very bureaucratic – May overcharge you commission doesn’t need to be disclosed – Incompetence poorly educated about the home loan process in some cases
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