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What do you say when contacting a lender?

Leia Doyle

What do you say when contacting a lender?

While the bulk of your conversation will be about the interest rate and payment plan, be sure to ask your lender about what other charges they will incur. Ask directly: “In addition to my interest rate and monthly payment, what other fees am I responsible for?” Ask them to break down these fees and their purpose.

Do lenders care about inquiries?

Looking for new credit can equate with higher risk, but most Credit Scores are not affected by multiple inquiries from auto, mortgage or student loan lenders within a short period of time. Typically, these are treated as a single inquiry and will have little impact on your credit scores.

What do lenders verify before closing?

Lenders want to know details such as your credit score, social security number, marital status, history of your residence, employment and income, account balances, debt payments and balances, confirmation of any foreclosures or bankruptcies in the last seven years and sourcing of a down payment.

Can I get a loan with a lot of hard inquiries?

For many lenders, six inquiries are too many to be approved for a loan or bank card. Even if you have multiple hard inquiries on your report in a short period of time, you may be spared negative consequences if you are shopping for a specific type of loan.

How do you know if you have a bad lender?

7 Warning Signs of a Bad Loan

  1. Says It’s Okay to Fudge Some Numbers.
  2. Pressures You into a Bigger Loan.
  3. Doesn’t Consider Your Monthly Income.
  4. Doesn’t Disclose Documents.
  5. Promises One Thing, Delivers Another.
  6. Says It’s Okay to Leave or Sign Blank Forms.
  7. Doesn’t Provide Copies.
  8. Always Ask Questions or You Could Get a Bad Loan.

Do lenders look at hard inquiries?

Standard Inquiries. These credit inquiries are a hard credit pull, so it affects your credit score, but as long as you understand this area, it will have a minimal to no effect on your credit life. Basically, use them in moderation. Obviously, to open a credit account with a lender, someone has to pull your credit.