Buyers Should Shop for the Best Rate
Anyone shopping for a new mortgage these days should shop around, says Cameron Findlay, chief economist for LendingTree.
Although mortgage rates look astoundingly low, the spread between what the bank receives and what it pays investors has actually increased, giving banks more room to negotiate.
Applicants with good credit scores should aggressively seek the best rates they can find by comparison shopping, starting with the bank they usually do business with.