Local Mortgage Brokers:

Stan Carnicke, LG Loans, Los Gatos, CA  408-799-1558.

Virginia Rogers, CPA, American Dreamloans, Santa Clara, CA  408-202-4896

Kelly Hunt, Realty World, Residential Specialist, San Jose, CA  (408) 506-0709
Michelangelo Rasmussen, Park Center Mortgage, 800-222-0668 x 284

Rick Pelleriti, Clarion Mortgage Capital, San Jose, 408-672-1980

Tony Ismen, Commercial/Residential, Fiedelity Capital Funding, San Ramon, CA 925-886-8221

 

 

Mortgage Borrowers' Rights

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ATTENTION BORROWER!

This may be the largest and most important loan you get during your lifetime. You should be aware of certain rights before you enter into any loan agreement.

    • You have the RIGHT to shop for the best loan for you and compare the charges of different mortgage brokers and lenders.

    • You have the RIGHT to be informed about the total cost of your loan including the interest rate, points and other fees.

    • You have the RIGHT to ask for a Good Faith Estimate of all loan and settlement charges before you agree to the loan and pay any fees.

    • You have the RIGHT to know what fees are not refundable if you decide to cancel the loan agreement.

    • You have the RIGHT to ask your mortgage broker to explain exactly what the mortgage broker will do for you.

    • You have the RIGHT to know how much the mortgage broker is getting paid by you and the lender for your loan.

    • You have the RIGHT to ask questions about charges and loan terms that you do not understand.

    • You have the RIGHT to a credit decision that is not based on your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or whether any income is from public assistance.

    • You have the RIGHT to know the reason if your loan was turned down.

    • You have the RIGHT to ask for the HUD settlement costs booklet "Buying Your Home."

    For "Buying Your Home" and other helpful information about RESPA, visit our home page. For other questions, call (800) 569-4287.

    TOOLS:

    Use the mortgage calculators below to assist you in making some decisions around financing your new home.

    Mortgage Qualification Calculator

    This calculator will help you determine how much money you qualify to borrow. The results are informal. You will be subject to a credit approval from your financial institution taking into consideration existing debt load, amount of down payment, income and other variables.

    Mortgage Payment Calculator & Amortization Table

    This calculator will help you determine what your mortgage payments will be based on purchase price, interest rate and mortgage term, as well as other factors. The amortization table shows what the interest and principal payments will be over the term of the mortgage.