NBT Study on Mortgage Lenders’ Disclosures Means People are Confused

A study by the Federal Trade Commission indicates that the message among consumers is loud and clear. There is a need for simple and easy to read and mortgage terminology in disclosure forms. It shows how most borrowers are perplexed by the complexity of mortgages due to an unsuccessful explaining of costs and the risks of home loans as well as a lack in the understanding of the terminology.

A Los Angeles Times article written on June 14th describes how most borrowers are perplexed by the complexity of mortgages. The author of the article explains how home mortgages costs and risks are not explained very well by mortage disclosure docuements.

In a press release issued May 7, 2007 by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the purpose of the joint report, "Competition in the Real Estate Brokerage Industry," is to inform consumers and others involved in the industry about important competition issues involving residential real estate, including the impact of the Internet, the competitive structure of the real estate brokerage industry, and obstacles to a more competitive environment.

In a complicated world that demands constant attention and offers an array of choices, the fact is, consumers prefer less choices and simplicity. Many details lead to the confusion including the complexity of disclaimers and the unsuccessful explaining of costs as well as the risks of home loans. It is all too common; Many people struggle with making choices, and the more choices there are, the worse it gets.

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Itemization of many of the details in mortgage disclosure documents often confuse people. Perhaps, a bigger problem is the deceptive tactics often used by the mortgage lenders to sell home loans to consumers as shown in the study.

Deception is also more of a problem than just confusion. New companies will resolve the confusion, including services where real estate agents and lending professionals can facilitate approval and processing of loans for customers faster.

Consumers should look for companies like this that provide a clear diagram of the program class loan amount, total down payment and closing costs, monthly payments, loan rate, APR, commission, and agent yield. Home borrowers can get upfront loan costs, including penalties, annual percentages, cash amounts due at the closing and monthly payments, even if it includes charges for property taxes and insurance.

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