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Mortgage Strategy

What is your rate? It depends.

A useful rate quote requires more than today's market. Credit, down payment, property, occupancy, loan type, term, points, lender credits, and lock timing can all change the answer.

Factors that affect a mortgage interest rate
01

The borrower matters

Credit profile, debt-to-income ratio, income documentation, assets, and down payment can affect eligible programs and pricing.

02

The loan and property matter

Loan type, term, purpose, occupancy, property type, loan amount, and location may all affect the quote.

03

Compare the same scenario

Compare rate, APR, points, lender credits, fees, lock period, and estimated cash to close on the same day and for the same loan assumptions.

04

Accurate beats instant

I would rather review the full picture and give you numbers you can use than invent a 30-second rate that belongs to someone else's loan.

Marta Lillard

Written by Marta Lillard

25+ years of mortgage experience, explained in plain English.

Mortgage Broker · First Coast Mortgage Funding · NMLS #879436 · Licensed in Florida and Georgia

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