Blog Buyer The Value of an Excellent Lender

The Value of an Excellent Lender

By Sean Patrick O'Feery, October 7, 2020

The importance of a lender is not truly felt until you are in the process of the purchase. There are so many options for a prospective buyer to shop from, some great and some not so great. We, as Real Estate agents, have an opportunity to offer referrals for a trusted lender, but it is ultimately the buyer’s choice who they will work with.

 

In this short blog post I want to point out a couple of things to think about, as a buyer, to help you find the right lender or lending institution for you:

 

Does your choice answer the phone on a weekend or after 5:00?

  • I can tell you, from personal experience, that Real Estate happens at all hours, especially the weekends and evenings. Getting timely information or a revised pre-approval letter when you need it can be the difference between getting your dream home and getting your offer rejected.

Does your lender keep your timeline in mind and have experience with the local market?

  • A Real Estate purchase or sale is a list of terms and timeframes. The best lenders are looking ahead on all timeframes to set up for a smooth sale. They are communicating with you to let you know when you should be considering a decision that will affect your timeline. Namely, on when to order the appraisal.  A thoughtful and active lender will know if appraisal reports are taken longer than normal in your area.

Does your choice of lender have a track record of making it easy for you as a buyer and did they come to you from a referral?

  • As an Agent who works by referral, I cannot understate the value in having a first hand referral of the professionals you choose to work with. A lender is the third member of your team: It is you- the buyer, me-the agent and your lender that all work to make a successful sale. Choose wisely!

How do the rates compare?

  • I get it! The cost of a loan is important and the interest rate of your loan is important but if you can get the same cost and rate from a proven performer with a stellar reputation, take the time to get pre-approved with them, it could save you some headaches down the road.

If you’ve read this far, I’ll bet you can imagine that this blog is inspired by the wonderful lenders I work with and some of the others that have struggled.

 

Shout out to my top three:

Aaron Nawrocki with Capital M

Gary Boyer with Directors Mortgage

And JJ Lee Kwai with Two Rivers Mortgage

 

You guys are the best!

If you are just getting started or at any stage of looking for your home give me a call, I’m with you for every step of the way toward your goals.

I pride my practice on being full service from before the beginning well past the end!

 

Sean O'Feery

Broker | Earth Advantage | ADU Specialist | OR

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