We explain how to check if a broker is the right fit for you, and whether they have the most suitable mortgage deal for your needs.

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

A mortgage broker acts as an intermediary to connect borrowers with multiple lenders, offering a range of loan options, while a bank directly provides loans, typically offering its own products and ...

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As consumers grow increasingly aware of the value of working with independent mortgage brokers, it’s clear that the wholesale market is ripe with opportunity for loan officers. For loan officers, ...

Simplify your mortgage journey with a trusted lender. Qualifying for a mortgage loan often starts with a search for the right lender. Keeping track of interest rates, fees and closing costs as you do ...

If you want to shop for a mortgage on your own, you certainly can. Working directly with lenders and comparing multiple quotes is a great way to find the best deal and avoid extra fees. But according ...

Jordan Tarver has spent seven years covering mortgage, personal loan and business loan content for leading financial publications such as Forbes Advisor. He blends knowledge from his bachelor's degree ...

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth installment in the “Industry Warriors” series, a collection of profiles on veteran real estate professionals and loan originators who produced high volumes pre-9/11 ...

Jessica Mudditt is a freelance journalist and the author of "Our Home in Myanmar". She is based in Sydney and writes about business, finance and technology for the BBC, Economist Impact, Company ...