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6 Key Points to Evaluate Online Lenders
By Tom Levine 5 of 5

 

 

 

4. The Short Form

The Short form is a term used to describe the basic application that you initially fill out, when seeking a loan from a lender or institution.

a) Is it short indeed? Does it ask you for basic information, relevant information, and is it presented in a simple and concise fashion, perhaps no longer then 1 to 2 pages?

b) Is the short form organized and appropriate? Does it make sense, is it simple to fill out, and is it easy to understand, and appropriate for an initial application?

c) Consider this form as an introduction to your lenders style. If the form is simple, concise, and easy to fill out, this may tell you a lot about the lender. On the other hand, if the form is complex, difficult, and requesting a little more information than your comfortable providing, this too might spell out a word of caution, and provide important information about your prospective lender.

 

5. Communication

Never underestimate the importance of communication. How the lender chooses to communicate with you from the get go, might indicate choices the lender will make later on in the process.

a) Does the lender have an “about us” page, and do they provide meaningful information about their business, such as how long they’ve been around, where they are located, their phone number, their physical address, and perhaps even their corporate structure? Or, are they a ghost in the machine, providing little to no information about themselves?

b) You will ultimately be speaking with a live person on the phone. How do they strike you? Are they pleasant, cordial, and polite? Are they low-key, helpful, and respectful? Or, do you see signs of pushiness, or over marketing?

c) Never make an immediate decision. Talk to 3 or 4 lenders, and then give yourself a pause to reflect on who provided the best deal, and, who might be the easiest and most appropriate to work with.

 

6. Points, Fees, Terms and Rates

a) Obtain several offers from competing lenders, and compare the nuts and bolts.

b) Who offers you the best savings? Who seems just too low to believe? Who is way too high to consider?

c) Check out the current interest rates, and make some market comparisons. Our site has a free RateWatch updated frequently throughout the day, or, you can easily find this information at any search engine or at other reputable websites online.

 

 

We’ve enjoyed providing this information to you, and we wish you the best of luck in your pursuits. Remember to always seek out good advice from those you trust, and never turn your back on your own common sense.
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