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Mortgage broker vs. bank—which will save you more money?

– moneysense.ca

Choosing a mortgage broker or a bank for your home loan will likely influence which mortgage you end up with. On top of that, there are pluses and minuses to both, as we detail in the table below. Before we dive into which may best suit your financial situation, let’s look at the differences between mortgage brokers and banks.

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Mortgage brokers and banks: What’s the difference?

FeaturesMortgage brokersBanksMortgagesCan show you a range of mortgages, but know that not all lenders go through brokersLimited to its own mortgagesCommunicationRepresents your interests during the application process with lendersYou deal with the lender directlyFeesBrokers sometimes charge a client feeNo broker feesApproval processA good broker can look for mortgages based on your income and credit score, so the lender is more likely to approve your mortgageLarge banks can be picky when deciding whether to lend to you

When to get a mortgage from a bank or from a broker

The decision is really up to you…

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Nesto eyes controlling stake in CMLS Financial, media report suggests

– canadianmortgagetrends.com

Online mortgage lender Nesto Inc. is currently in talks to purchase a controlling stake in CMLS Financial Inc.,

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