Definition
Process of comparing mortgage offers from multiple lenders for rates, terms, fees, and total costs.
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Mortgage comparison helps identify best loan terms. Comparison requires reviewing rate, APR, points, origination fees, and closing costs. Tools like LendingTree enable comparing offers simultaneously. Shopping lenders is critical for securing best terms.
Pro Tip
Always compare at least 5 lender offers; shopping for best terms can save $10,000-30,000+ over loan life.
Example
Comparing 5 lenders shows rates from 5.75%-6.25% and origination fees from $1,500-3,000; differences total thousands