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North France - Nord (59), Pas-de-Calais (62), Picardie (80) Normandy - Seine-Maritime (76), Calvados (14), Manche (50) Brittany - Ille-et-Vilaine (35), Côtes d'Armor (22), Finistère (29) Riberac, Dordogne - Lectoure, Gers Calculation tools ( conversion tools ) Calculators (Entenial) Area Conversion Mortgage Calculator (Entenial) Notary Expenses (Entenial) Estate Agents Highly regulated in France, Estate Agents must be professionally qualified. Displayed in their office must be; his/her professional Charter (The Charter of Property and Business Transactions), Financial Guarantee document for at least 328,000 euro (if it is less than 328,000 euro he is not entitled to handle a clients money). Federation of Estate Agents (France); www.fnaim.fr . Pas-de-Calais Boulogne - Dieppe - Le Havre - Roscoff - Saint Malo France 123immo SA , 8 rue Jean Jaurès. 81470. Cuq-Toulza. France. Tel: 0033 826 00 31 31. Fax: 0033 563 70 82 86. Abbott Management (property search Provence), Tel: 020 7225 1995. Fax: 0207 225 1905. Fax: 0207 7225 1905. Agence Globe (Gers, Lot and Garonne), Tel: 0033 562 59 01 46. Fax: 0033 562 59 01 47. Agence Hamilton , Tel: 0033 468 72 48 38. Fax: 0033 472 62 26 68. Authentic France, 27 Gresham Road, London. E6 6DS. Tel: 020 8471 8600. Fax: 020 8471 8600. Agence Pierre Chretien - JB Transactions (Auvergne), 4 rue Montgolfier, 63600. Ambert. France. Tel: 0033 473 82 16 74. Fax: 0033 473 82 28 86. Agence Vallée des Rois (Loire Valley), rue de l'Hotel de Ville, 49250. Beaufort en Vallée, France. Tel: 0033 241 45 22 22. Fax: 0033 241 57 13 21. AGERIM Côte d'Azure, 6, av. de Suéde, F-06000, Nice. France - . Tel: 0033 497 03 04 05. Fax: 0033 493 88 26 26. AIMS INTERNATIONAL , Le Bourdonne, 53640. Le Horps. Mayenne, France. Tel: 0033 243 04 26 99. Alpine Apartments Agency, Tel: 01544 388 234. Alpine Residences (Alpine areas), 5 Sky Business Park, Eversley Way, Egham, Surrey. TW20 8RF. Tel: 01784 471 377. Fax: 01784 435 248. A House in France Ltd., - Tel: 020 8959 5182. Fax: -. Beaches International, Tel: 01562 885 181. Brittany - Tel: 0871 717 4163. Charente - Tel: 0871 717 4164. Normandy - Tel: 0871 717 4162. - Collot Immobilier , 7, rue Dragut, 20137 Porto Vecchio. Tel: 0033 495 70 30 47. Fax: 0033 495 70 30 47. (CORSICA) Sue ELLIOT , . Tel: 0033 553 61 91 89. Fax: -. Erna Low, Tel: 020 7584 2841. Francophiles, . Tel: 01622 688 165. Fax: -. FRENCH DISCOVERIES CHARENTE , . Tel: 0033 545 37 69 90. Fax: 0033 545 37 69 99. www.frenchpropertylinks.com , - FrenchProperty Service , property for sale on the net. - French Property Shop (South West France), Clergyhouse, Churchyard, ashford. TN23 1QG. Tel: 01233 666902. Fax; 01233 666 903. Hamptons, Tel: 020 7589 8844. Hexagon France Limited, Webster House, 24 Jesmond Street, Folkestone. Kent. CT19 5QW. (Brittany, Normandy, Pas-de-Calais, Picardie). Tel: 01303 221 077. Fax: 01303 244 409. J. B. French Houses (Brittany & Normandy), Tel: 02392 297 411. KBM Consultancy (Most regions), Unit C, South Cerney Business Estate, Broadway Lane, South Cerney. Glos., GL7 5NX. Tel: 08700 11 31 41. Fax: 08700 11 32 42. E-mail: Leigniel Immobilier, agence de Sens (Bougogne), 14, Place Victor Hugo . Tel: 0033 386 65 20 58. Fax: -. Latitudes French Property Agents , Grosvenor House, 1 High Street, Edgware. Middlesex. HA8 7TA . Tel: 020 8951 5155. Fax: -. Le Lion immobilier , 34, place du Lion d'Or. 59800. Lille. Tel: 0033 320 13 81 81. Fax: 0033 320 13 85 84. (Lille) Live France Group (Languedoc, Normandy and the Midi-Pyrénées), Tel: 0871 717 4143. in France, +33 (0)4 68 45 69 19. Maison Individuelle, Tel: 01707 376 255. Moore Direct Properties, 9 rue d'Auray, 56150. Baud. France. Tel: 0033 297 08 01 75. Fax: 0033 297 08 01 76. Normandy Search Agent, Tel: 0033 231 93 97 43. North and West France Properties - . Tel: 020 8891 1750. Fax: 020 8891 1760. Papillon Properties, Tel: 01799 527 809. Paris Dream Home , Tel: 020 7820 1337. PARIS PROPERTY OPTIONS, 19 Warrior Gardens, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. TN37 6EB. Tel: 01424 717 281. Fax: 01424 722 387. Properties in France , La Croix de Noël. 49390. Mouliherne. France. Tel: 0121 744 0820. Fax: -. PROPERTIES 47 LTD. (Lot-en-Garonne, Gers, Beziers), Piquepe, 47130. Bazens. France. Tel: 0033 553 95 86 23. Fax: 0033 553 95 22 58. Purlow's Gascony. Tel: 0033 562 67 61 50. Real Estate Languedoc - Agence Immobilière, 35, rue de la Fontaine. 34480. Saint-Geniès-de-Fontédit. FRANCE. Tel: 0033 467 36 34 28. Fax: 0033 467 36 34 02. La Résidence , 17 St Martin's Street, Wallingford. Oxford. OX10 0EA. Tel: 01491 838 485. RURAL RETREATS (Languedoc), Tel: 01524 812 359. Fax: 01524 812 662. Sifex (Southern France), . Tel: 020 7384 1200. Fax: 0207 384 2001. SIMONS (most regions) - PO Box 1737, Fordingbridge, Hampshire. SP6 3QN. Tel: 01425 653 355. Fax: 0870 705 8458. SINCLAIR OVERSEAS PROPERTY NETWORK , The Business Centre, PO Box 492, Leighton Buzzard, Beds., LU7 7WG . Tel: 01525 375 319. Fax: 01525 851 418. Snow & Sea, Tel: 020 7494 0706. Time on Your Hands , Property Search (Calvados, Charente-Maritime, Haute-vienne, Limousin, Poitou-Charente, Provence, Vendée). Transaxia - La Châtre, 178 Route Nationale, 36400. La Chatre . Tel: 0033 254 06 00 60. Fax: -. VEFUK , Tel: (UK) 020 7515 8660. Fax: -. VIALEX INTERNATIONAL IMMOBILIER LTD. , Rue Messager, 47470. Beauville. France. Tel: 0033 553 95 46 24. Fax: 0033 553 95 46 25. WATERSIDE Properties International Ltd. , . Tel: 01892 750 011. Fax: 01892 750 033. ZEImmo 41 rue de Boulainvilliers. 75016. Paris. France. Tel: 0033 6 21 07 67 69 Sort of properties offered 1 - Country house with pool (Tarn) 2 - 16th Century Chateau (Haute Garonne) Fax: 0033 - Web Site; www.zeimmo.com Area; All France. A placing like this from £100 a year - more Finance - Abbey National , Les Arcades de Flandre, 70 rue Saint Sauveur, 59046. Lille. Tel: FR. 0033 320 18 18 17. UK 0800 169 8470. Fax: 0033 320 18 18 55. Free Guide call 0033 320 18 19 80 or freephone 0800 169 84 70. Banque Scalbert Dupont, 9, Rue Royale, BP 182, 62104. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 19 11 96Fax.; 0033 321 97 44 56. Barclays France, Champs Elysées International Branch, 6 Rond point des Champs Elysées, 75008. France. Tel: 0033 1 44 95 13 80. Fax: 0033 1 42 25 73 60. UK 020 7977 4359. - Conti Financial Services , 204, Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DJ. England. Tel: 01273 772 811. Fax: 01273 321 269. - Credit Agricole , 14050. Caen. Cedex, France. Tel: 0033 231 55 67 89. Entenial (French Company) - French Mortgage Connection , Tel: 0800 0745 388. MFS Partners, Tel: 01752 664777. Norwich & Peterborough. Tel: 01733 372 006. Kevin SEWELL Mortgages , Tel: 01380 739 198. Fax: 01380 723 249. - Moneycorp Commercial Foreign Exchange , 2 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge. London. SW1X 9LA. Tel: 020 7823 7800. - Mortgage France , La Fraye Touarte, Route de Gréolières CD6. 06480. La Colle sur Loup. France. Tel: 0033 493 32 13 95. Siddalls Financial Services Ltd ., Lothian House, 22 High Street, Fareham. Hampshire. PO16 7AE. Tel: 01329 288 641. Fax: 01329 281 157. Templeton Associates , Rivers Street Place, Julian Road , Bath BA1 2RS. Tel: 01225 422 282. Fax: 01225 422 2879. Woolwich, Tel: 020 8298 4400 Foreign Exchange ( exchanging money ) Caxtonfx , 2 Motcomb Street, London. SW1X 8JU. Tel: 0845 658 2223 / 0207 201 0509. - Currencies 4 less. Bakery Place, altenburg Gardens, London SW11 1JQ, England. Tel: 020 7228 7667Fax.; 0207 228 76 78. Web; www.currencies4less.com . Foreign Currency Direct Ltd. The Old Malt House, Currencies Court, Old Amersham. Buckinghamshire. HP7 0HL. Tel: 0800 328 5884 / 0044 1494 725 353. Fax: 01494 727 041 / 0044 1494 727 041. Web; www.currenciesdirect.com . Foreign Payments, West End Office, Foreign Payments Limited, 34 South Molton Street. Mayfair. London. W1K 5RG. City Office, Unit 18, St. James's Park Underground Station. 55 Broadway. London SW1H OBB. Tel: 020 7344 9111. Web; www.foreignpayments.co.uk Halewood International Foreign Exchange (HIFX Ltd), Mistress Pages House, High Street, Windsor. Berks. SL4 1LD. Tel: 01753 859 159. Fax: 01753 859 169. Sucden (UK) Limited , 5 London Bridge Street. London. SE1 9SG. Tel: 0207 940 9663. French terms ( more property words/phrases ) Acte de Vente - Deed of sale Compromis de vente - commitment to sell (binds seller and buyer) Conditions suspensives - a condition that states the contract will only become binding if certain things happen. Mandate Exclusive - a mandate where the vendor entrusts all the negotiations to a single agent for a specified period. Mandate Simple - a mandate where the vendor still reserves the right to negotiate in the sale. Notaire - lawyer Promesse de vente - promise to sell (only binds seller) House Insurance ( Travel insurance ) Agence Eaton, Continent Assurances, 28, rue du Lt. Col Maury. BP285. 56008. Vannes Cedex. France. Tel: 0033 297 47 31 97. Andrew Copeland Group, Tel: 020 8656 8435 (property), 020 8656 2544 (motor). Enterprise Tredinnick, Tel: 0033 545 82 42 93. Hiscox Insurance , Tel: 0845 741 3551. London & European Title Insurance Services, Blagrave House, 17 Blagrave Street, Reading. Berks. RG1 1PW. Tel: 0118 957 5000. Fax: 0118 950 5030. Land Measurements When buying a house in France land is usually quoted in Hectares 1 Hectare = 10,000 square metres = 2.5 acres (approx) 8,000 square metres = 2 acres (approx) 4,000 square metres =1 acre (approx) 2,000 square metres = 0.5 acres (approx) 10 Ares =1000 square metres = 0.25 acre (approx) 1 Are = 100 square metres Magazines for French Property Buyers - Notaries A Notary in France is a public officer responsible to the Ministry of Justice. They have to ensure that all the requirements of French Law are satisfied, and that all taxes are paid. They cannot advice you and you should consider engaging your own solicitor. When you buy a property in France the money is always paid directly to the Notary, not the vendor. Title deeds must also be signed in front of a Notary. Other Measurements Plumbing and Central heating - copper pipe sizes in France (outside daimeter sizes) WC Basin Bidet Shower Bath Sink 10mm 12mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 14mm Equivalent sizes relating to British Standard Pipe Threads (BSP) are as follows; 1/4 BSP 3/8 1/2 3/4 1 inch 1 1/4 1 1/2 8/13 mm 12/17 15/21 20/27 26/34 33/42 40/49 Points to consider when buying See as many properties as possible Choose a lawyer who speaks French and understands the French legal system Be aware of the inheritance laws before you sign any document Remember that the notaire acts for both parties Don't even think of gazumping - it's illegal in France. Once an offer has been accepted, no others will be considered. Once the deposit is paid the deal is binding Estate agents fees can be split between the vendor and the purchaser. Check before you proceed. Always check the cost of installing services should they be needed - it could be prohibitive. Add about 10% of the purchase price as a guide to buying costs. There is no leasehold in France so find out about management arrangements when buying a flat. Property Shows Free tickets on 01323 726040. www.french-property-news.com . Property Taxes There are two taxes on all residential property (houses and flats). These are collected by the State for the local authority's. These taxes are assessed at individual rates according to location and can vary substantially. Ask your estate agent for these details when you are looking at properties to buy. 1 - Taxe foncière. As the owner of a property on the first day of January, you are liable for paying this tax which is due for payment by October/November. Penalties or fines are added for late payment, but it is possible to arrange a monthly payment scheme. 2 - Taxe d'habitation. The occupant of the property on the first day of January is liable for paying this tax. Even if you only use the property on occasional visits, if it is furnished and supplied with water and electricity you are liable for this tax. Swimming Pools Eau Sparke , 24700. St. Remy sur Lidoire. France. Tel: 0033 535 82 06 39. PBL (Piscines, Bateaux, Loisirs), Rue Joseph Arnal - ZAE de Bresles. 60510. Bresles. Tel: 0033 344 07 00 98. Fax: 0033 344 07 12 09. Splash Pools, Platts Road, amblecote. Stourbridge. DY8 4YR. Tel: 01384 390 380. Installation throughout France. Workshops / Courses Living France - Living France Magazine runs a serie sof workshops for people interested in buying a property in France. French Magazine - Home Buying France, courses at UK locations. Other Information The Federation of International Property Developers and Agents. Tel: 020 8941 5588. Ideas for housebuilding (in French) - www.ideesmaison.com . - www.avf.asso.fr - Settling in in France? This organisation can help. Aims include: To provide a “welcome service” for anyone who has moved to a new area. To help newcomers to meet new people. To improve the quality of life of each town and to contribute to the development of the region. AVF is a national association with 400 local branches throughout France, run by trained volunteers Services - this section lists many companies, services and individuals who may be of assistance when buying a property in France. Architects Cedric Mitchell Architects , Tel: 01834 831 100. Builders / Property Maintenance - Artisan Anglais. Find an English speaking artisan in France. British Builder, Tel: 0033 321 09 15 25. La Garde Maison, Tel: 0033 243 00 69 47. Gites 'R' Us, Tel: 01526 353 765. Le Manche Property Services, Tel: 0033 233 91 62 84. Welby (Brittany), Tel: 0033 296 87 57 37. - Rural Rénovations , L'Oriardiere, 53700 St Germain De Coulamer. France. Tel: 0033 243 0349 94. Fax: 0033 243 03 49 94. S&G Surveillance & Gardiennage - (Brittany), 11, Bis rue de Rosiers. 50800. Sainte-Cecile. Villedieu-les-Poeles. Welby (Brittany), Tel: 0033 296 87 57 37. SIRET numbers Check if your artisan is legally registered and entitled to work in France. - www.infobilan.fr - Type in the number to see if it is legal. www.cofacerating.fr - Surname, name and number checked. - www.infogreffe.fr - Surname, name and number checked. - www.societe.com . Quite a detailed check. What is a SIRET number? Information from - www.artisan-anglais.com. The SIRET number is an identification number for each French business. It is unique to that business and legally linked to a particular person. If several people engage in similar activities at the same geographical location then each must have their own SIRET number. The SIRET number is also linked to the geographical site as well so the same legal person should get a different SIRET number if his activity takes place in several different locations. It is set up by the INSEE (Institut National de la Statistique et des Etudes Economiques ) in the framework of the system SYRENE. (Système National Informatique pour le Répertoire des Entreprises et des Etablissements) The SIRET number is made up of several different identifiers and is unique to the particular business. Companies (entreprises) who run several businesses in different areas must have a SIRET number for each business and different establishments who work individually in the same location must also have individual SIRET numbers. The SIRET consists of 14 digits. The first 9 numbers are the SIREN number for the business. The first 8 digits have no significance except for administrative purposes and to organisations such as communes, fiscal offices etc. They identify the business as well as its location on the national list. The ninth digit is a check digit and has no link to the characteristics of the type business concerned. The SIREN is only issued once and removed from the list as soon as the business ceases to function, the owner dies or the business is dissolved. As it is legally linked to an individual, it is not transferred. The second part of the SIRET number is the NIC (Numéro Interne de Classement) which consists of 5 digits. The first 4 identify the business (or one of several businesses in the case of an enterprise running several establishments) The 5th digit is another check digit to validate the complete 14 number code. All registered workers should be immatriculated with the Centres de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE) at their local Chambres de Commerce, Chambre de Métiers, Tribunaux de Commerce, or the URSSAF, Services Fiscaux, or regional office of the INSEE. The only real ways to check if someone is registered for all trades they advertise are: 1. Ask to see his/her "carte d'indentification" issued by the local Chambre de Metiers which lists the trades on the card. This is a white card with green writing on the cover, and everyone has to have one. 2. Contact the Chambre des Metiers and ask direct. 3. Ask to see insurance documents for responsabilité civile and decennial which are the two obligatory insurances in France. The insurance document will show and list the items or trades which the artisan is insured to undertake. Electricity, Gas, Water & T.V. - Electricité de France , 2, rue Louis Murat. 75384. Paris. Tel: 0033 140 42 22 22. - Gaz de France . - Générale des Eaux , National domestic water supplier. T.V. - Aerial Techniques , 59 Watcombe Road, Southbourne. bournemouth. Dorset. BH6 3LX. Tel: 01202 423 555. Fax: 01202 425 055. - France Telecom . Removals Anglo French Removals, Tel: 01622 729 911. H. Appleyard & Sons, Denby Way, Hellaby Industrial Estate, Rotherham. Yorks. Tel: 01709 549 718. Fax: 01709 700 649. Armishaws, tel 01963 34065 / 0208 995 3350. Bishop's Move Group , Tel: 020 7498 0300. Fax: 020 7622 1794. Bradshaw International , . Tel: 0161 946 0809. Burke Bros ., Tel: 0800 413 256. Fax: 01902 427 837. Cotswold Carriers , Unit 2, The Walk, Hook Norton Road, Chipping Norton. Oxon. OX7 5TG. Tel: 01608 730 500. Fax: 01608 730 600. Callington Carriers, Valentine Road, Callington. Cornwall. PL17 7DF. Tel: 01579 383 210. David Dale Removals , Dale House, Forest Moor Road, Harrogate. HG5 8LT. Tel: 01468 691 571. Ede Bros. , Tel: 01306 711 293. Fax: 01306 711 765. E.R.S. Ltd., Tel: 0033 553 93 75 52 Farrer & Fenwick Removals, Park House, 34 Bridge Street. Walton on Thames. Surrey. KT12 1AJ. Tel: 01932 253 737. French Connexion, Tel: 01935 872 222. French Moves, Tel: 0033 553 01 46 92. Home to Home, Tel: 0800 783 4602. www.internationalhouseremovals.com , Leicester. LE7 4TF. Tel: 01664 424 949. Fax: 01664 424 919. Langdon Removals, Tel: 0117 963 7404. Lawlers Removals , Tel: 0114 275 10 20. Metro Removals, Orion Way, Kettering. Northants. NN15 6NL. Tel: 01536 519 450. Pink & Jones, Tel: 01536 512 019. Richman-Ring Ltd. , Tel: 01795 427 151. - Removal Group , 46-48 Mere Green Road, Sutton Coldfield. Birmingham. B75 5BT. Tel: 0870 240 7432. Fax: 0121308 0810. Robinsons International Moving & Storage, Nuffield Way, abingdon. Oxon. OX14 1TN. Tel: 01235 552 274. Fax: 01235 553 573. Steele Removals , Tel: 0500 135 777. The Personal Moving Service, Tel: 0033 233 35 31 80. Security Marine Security - Tel: 01626 365 282. Mobile; 07957 384 896. Solicitors For a list of French speaking solicitors ring the Law Society of England & Wales. Tel: 0870 606 6575. Blake Lapthorn Solicitors ; Tel: 020 7430 1709. Headon Consulting , Moulin de Lahontan, 32360. Jégun. Gers. France. Tel: 0033 562 68 00 81. Fax: 0033 05 62 68 01 49. Fox Hayes , Leeds. Tel: 0113 209 8922. Pannone & Partners solicitors , Tel: 0161 909 3000. John Howell & Co., 17 Maiden Lane, covent Garden, London. WC2E 7NL. Tel: 020 7420 0400. Fax: 020 7836 3626. 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California Department of Real Estate: Using the Services of a MortgageBroker Using the Services of aMortgage Broker (Revised by DRE January2002) Introduction A home loan is a transaction inwhich you promise to repay money you have borrowed and also give the lender amortgage on your home to secure repayment. In California, your promise to repayordinarily is in the form of a promissory note and the mortgage is ordinarily inthe form of a deed of trust. You need to make certain that you understand theterms of the loan before you become obligated. Whether you obtain a loan througha mortgage broker, a financial institution or some other lender, you should askquestions about the loan process and paperwork so that you understand the formof the transaction and the terms of the loan before you agree to them. The purpose of this brochure isto provide basic information about using the services of a mortgage broker whichmay assist you in making an informed decision when seeking a home loan. Using the Services of aMortgage Broker A mortgage broker helps youobtain a home loan. A mortgage broker may be licensed by either the CaliforniaDepartment of Corporations or the California Department of Real Estate. Mortgagebrokers make or arrange first mortgages and junior mortgages. A junior mortgagesecures a loan which is secondary or junior to one or more other loans on theproperty. Some home loans arranged through brokers are very similar to a homeloan you might obtain independently from a bank, savings and loan association(S&L), credit union, finance company, or other type of lender. Some brokersoffer shorter loan terms and/or different repayment plans. Prior to using the services ofa mortgage broker ensure that you check to make sure they are properly licensedby checking with the California Department of Corporations at http://www.corp.ca.gov or 1-800-347-6995 and/or the California Departmentof Real Estate at http://www.dre.ca.gov or (916) 227-0931. You may also wish to check with the Better BusinessBureau at http://www.bbb.org to see if the company is a member and if any complaints have been filed againstthe company. The Role of the Mortgage Broker The mortgage broker is usuallyan agent for the purpose of arranging the home loan transaction. Thisrelationship imposes a legal duty on the broker to disclose to you the material(important) facts you need to know about the loan. The broker has a duty offairness and honesty to both you and the lender. These legal duties can beimportant in resolving disputes which arise after the loan is made, but the bestway to avoid problems and disputes is to ask questions and be sure youunderstand the terms of the loan and each of the loan documents before you sign. When acting as an agent, thebroker speaks for you in submitting your loan application to a lender. Make surethat you give the broker full and accurate information, and that any loanapplication or other document the broker prepares for your signature is accurateand complete before you sign it. Make sure you understand the terms of the loanbefore you agree to it. Mortgage Broker Commissions andLender Fees Mortgage broker commissions andlender fees are not usually set by law. Mortgage Brokers are paid eitherdirectly by you or by the lender who funds the loan. You may choose to pay themortgage brokers commission with: Cash (out of pocket) or Proceeds from the loan (this will increase your loan balance) or A lenders rebate or service release premium (see definition of lenders rebate and service release premium below). Compare fees charged by severallenders and mortgage brokers. You may be able to do this with a few phone calls.Ask about the amount of the fees and costs to be paid by you in cash before theloan is funded, the amount of the fees and costs to be paid from the loanproceeds or lender rebates, and the amount of fees and costs to be financed. Definitions Points - The term "points"customarily refers to the commission, or origination fee, charged by themortgage broker or the loan fee charged by the lender when the loan is made.Each point is 1% of the loan amount. On a $100,000 loan, 1 point is $1,000 and10 points is a charge of $10,000. The amount of points charged is not usuallyset by law. You may wish to shop for a mortgage broker or lender who chargesfewer points. You may be able to negotiate for lower points. Asking about pointsbefore you choose a mortgage broker or lender may save you money. You should beaware, however, that a "no points" or "zero points" loan mayhave a higher interest rate than a loan for which points must be paid.Therefore, it is important to compare the points, costs and interest rates inorder to decide which loan is best for you. And remember, there is no such thingas a "no cost loan." Points can also be paid by the borrower to obtaina lower interest rate loan. These are referred to as "DiscountPoints". Rate Sheet - A term used to describe how lenderscommunicate (via computer or fax) the interest rates, terms and costs of loanproducts available to mortgage brokers. Interest rates can change several timesa day. Each lender provides its approved mortgage brokers with the current ratesheet for its loan products. Par Loan - The interest rate at which theborrower pays no discount points and the lender pays no rebate to the broker fordelivering the loan to the lender. Yield Spread Premium (also know as a lender rebate) Therate at which a mortgage broker is compensated for the difference between theinterest rate on a par loan and the interest rate on an above par loan, which abroker can deliver to the lender. This is expressed in the number of points paidto a broker. A broker receives payment of the premium, the lender obtains ahigher than par loan, and the borrower pays for the premium over the entire lifeof the loan. For example, if the interest rate on a par loan is 7% and themortgage broker can deliver a 7.5% loan to the lender, the lender may beoffering to pay the mortgage broker a rebate of 2 points or 2% of the loanvalue. For a $100,000 loan, the broker would be paid a $2,000 Yield SpreadPremium by the lender and the borrower would have to pay a higher interest rateover the life of the loan. Always ask your broker if rebate pricing is involvedon your loan; a broker must disclose any rebate they are to receive inconnection with your loan to you. Service Release Premium This is another form of compensationthat a lender may pay to a broker for delivering a loan. Each loan comes with"servicing rights", which are the rights to collect the mortgagepayments. Servicing rights can be sold independently of the actual mortgage.Some lenders pay mortgage brokers a "Service Release Premium",expressed as points, when the mortgage broker delivers the lender a loan. Alwaysask your broker if a Service Release Premium is involved on your loan, a broker must disclose any Service Release Premium they are to receive in connection with yourloan to you. Loan Pre-Approval Mortgage Brokers will obtainpre-approval for a loan based on preliminary information supplied by theborrowers. THIS IS NOT A LOAN APPROVAL . Loan Approval only takes placeafter all required information has been reviewed and approved by the lendersunderwriter. Loan approvals may also contain conditions that the borrower mustmeet prior to funding of the loan. Loan Lock A request for the interest rate onyour loan can either be locked or floating. If you choose to obtain a loan lockthe mortgage broker will "lock-in" the agreed upon interest rate atthe time you request the lock. This lock is for a given period of time. Alwaysask your broker for the length of the lock and if there is any lender charge forlocking the interest rate of your loan. Always ask for a written lock-inagreement, signed by the mortgage broker, detailing the exact terms of thelock-in. You may choose to float theinterest rate on your loan. This means that the loans interest rate will beset at the prevailing interest rate for your loan program on the day of closing. Remember interest rates canchange daily and sometimes more than once in a day. You need to talk with yourbroker to determine the best course of action for you. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) - The annual percentage rate (APR) ofinterest includes both the simple interest rate and certain fees, commissions,costs, and expenses. By contrast, the simple interest rate, or note rate, doesnot include these costs and fees. If a broker or lender quotes an interest rateto you, be sure to ask if that rate is the simple rate or the APR. Use the APRto compare loans which have different simple interest rates, points and otherloan charges. The loan with the higher APR may cost you more over the term ofthe loan. What Other Fees Should I AskAbout? The mortgage broker may chargeyou loan application processing fees. You may incur appraisal and credit inquiryexpenses. However, if the mortgage broker asks for payment in advance forany service other than an appraisal or credit inquiry, call the DRE to see ifthe broker has approval to do so. Closing costs may include charges for documentpreparation, escrow services, title insurance, notary services, and recordingfees. You may also be charged for fire or homeowners insurance coverage,optional credit life or disability insurance, or beneficiary statements. You do not have to buy creditlife or disability insurance. Credit life and disability insurance benefits makeyour mortgage payments if you die or become disabled. Many credit life anddisability policies have limitations, called exclusions, that excuse the insurerfrom paying under a variety of circumstances. Make certain you understand theterms of the policy and what it excludes. You can also secure financialprotection from disability or death through standard term life insurance ordisability insurance. Before you buy credit life or disability insurance,compare the cost with the cost of a term life or disability policy. Do My Costs Increase if IBorrow More Money? Many loan costs and fees arebased on the amount of the loan. Usually, the more you borrow, the higher thecosts and fees. Also, your costs and fees are limited by law on first mortgagesunder $30,000 and junior mortgages under $20,000 which are arranged through abroker, licensed by the Department of Real Estate. An Overview Of The Loan Process Selecting a mortgage broker orlender As statedearlier, brokers usually act as your agent with the lender. You can also dealdirectly with some lenders, without using a mortgage broker. Whichever youchoose, ensure that you have checked out the company. Try to use companies thatpeople you know have used and can tell you the level of service provided. Ratesshould be competitive with other companies. Remember that if the deal sounds togood to be true, it probably is. The Loan Application You will have to provide acompleted loan application. Some brokers will come out to your home to take theapplication, you can fill one out yourself, or some brokers have Web sites thatallow you to submit the application on-line. You will probably be asked to payfor a credit report and appraisal fee up front. If a broker tells you the creditreport and appraisal costs are not being charged to you, make sure to get it inwriting. Also verify that you will not pay for these items at the close ofescrow out of your loan proceeds or that the broker will not demand payment forthe fees, if you do not close the loan. The broker will also require that yousubmit the required documents that the lender requires in relationship to theloan program you are trying to obtain. Both the broker and lender will provideyou with required disclosures regarding the terms of the loan. It is importantthat you review these disclosures and ensure that the terms meet with yourapproval. Processing the Loan This is the process were the brokerobtains the required information and submits it to the lenders underwriterfor loan approval. This is a critical stage in obtaining your loan. Ensure thatyou respond to all requests for information in a timely manner. This willincrease your chances of getting the loan or learning why you dont qualify.This is also the time you may want to lock in an interest rate. Remember to keepin contact with the broker and to monitor the loan process, ensuring that thebroker is meeting the agreed upon time frames. Closing the Loan This is the final stage of the loanprocess. The closing can take place at a title company, escrow company, or thebrokers office. The broker may use a signing service that will bring thedocuments to you for signing. No matter where the signing takes place, this isthe time to ensure the loan terms and costs are what you asked for. Read alldocuments. Do not let yourself be rushed. If you have questions, ask them andmake sure you understand the answers. If the terms and conditions are not whatwas agreed upon, do not sign the loan documents. Request that the documents beredrawn stating the correct terms. Debt Consolidation: BorrowingMoney on My Home to Pay My Bills Be careful about using a homeloan to consolidate debts into a single monthly payment. A home loan isdifferent from other consumer debts. If you cant pay most consumer debts, youmight receive a bad credit rating, be sued, or even be forced into bankruptcy.But if you cant pay your home loan, you could lose your home. Many consumer debts such asbills for credit cards or medical services are unsecured. Other consumer debtslike car payments or furniture payments may be secured by an interest in thegoods but not by an interest in your home. If you cant repay consumer debts,the creditor may be able to take back the goods and sue you for the amount ofthe debt not repaid by the resale of the goods. But on a consumer debt, thecreditor cannot simply foreclose on your home. If you pay off consumer debtslike car, medical or credit card bills with a home loan, the new debt is securedby your home. This creates the risk that you could lose your home if you cantmake the payments. CONSUMER CHECKLIST Questions to Ask About Debt Consolidation Are your debts unsecured (such as medical bills and credit card bills) or secured only by an interest in personal property (such as a car or furniture payments)? Can you work out a payment schedule with your creditors to repay existing debts? How will you pay off a new home loan if you cant pay your current bills? Paying Off a Balloon PaymentLoan A balloon payment loan is notfully paid off through the monthly payments. A loan without a balloon payment isrepaid a little bit each month. With these loans, each months payment appliesto both interest and principal. They are called fully amortized loans becauseyou pay off (amortize) the loan with your monthly payments. By contrast, aninterest-only loan or a partially amortizing loan will include one or moreballoon payments: i.e., payments that are twice or more the size of the regularpayment. Partially amortizing andinterest-only loans have lower monthly payments than fully amortizing loans forthe same amount. In an interest-only loan, the monthly payments do not pay anyof the loan principal. The payments cover only interest. The unpaid principalmust be paid by one or more balloon payments. For example, if you obtain a$15,000 interest-only loan at 15% interest for 5 years, you must make monthlyinterest payments of $187.50. At the end of the 5 year term, however, you wouldstill owe the entire $15,000 principal and it would be due in one balloonpayment. (If you had made payments of $356.85 instead, the loan would have beenamortized/paid off by the end of the 5 year loan term. If your loan was for 10years, monthly payments of $242 per month would fully amortize it.) A balloonpayment results when your monthly payments pay only interest (a non-amortizingloan) or when they pay only part of your loan principal (a partially amortizingloan). An example of each could looklike this: $15,000 Loan 15% 5 Yrs Monthly Payment Balloon (Due After 5 Yrs) Fully Amortized $356.85 0 Partially Amortized $280.00 $7,000.00 Interest Only $187.50 $15,000.00 With interest-only andpartially amortizing loans, if you do not have the financial means to repay thebalance of the loan principal as a balloon payment at the end of the loan term,your choices could include: selling your home to make the balloon payment; taking out another loan typically incurring more fees and costs to pay off the balloon payment; or losing your home to foreclosure if you fail to make the balloon payment. If you refinance the loan topay the balloon payment, you typically must pay new loan fees and closing costs.This could increase your debt. If the debt becomes too large in comparison withthe amount of equity in your home, you may not be able to further refinance.Then, if you are not able to satisfy the debt, you could lose your home inforeclosure or be forced to sell it to pay off the loan. Refinancing My Existing FullyAmortizing Mortgage Sometimes borrowers replace anexisting mortgage with a new, larger first mortgage. Some things to consider indeciding whether to refinance an existing mortgage are: refinancing may replace a fully amortizing loan with a loan requiring a balloon payment. refinancing may shorten the amount of time you have to repay by replacing a long term loan with a short term loan. a new junior mortgage in a smaller amount may cost less, in points and fees, than refinancing the existing first mortgage. CONSUMER CHECKLIST Interest-Only and Partially Amortizing Loans How much will you owe (balloon payment) after you make all the monthly payments? How much would the monthly payments be to fully amortize the loan and avoid any balloon payment? Could you afford the monthly payments on a fully amortizing loan if you borrowed less money or obtained a longer loan term? Where will you obtain the money to make the balloon payment? Remember that you risk losing your home if you cant pay the balloon payment. How Do I Decide About theLength of Loan Term? The term of the loan is thenumber of years you have to repay it. First mortgages usually have terms of 15,30, or even 40 years. Junior mortgages typically have terms of 1, 3, 5, orperhaps 10 or more years. With a fully amortized loan, the longer the loan term,the lower your monthly payments. With an interest-only or partially amortizingloan, a longer loan term means you have more time before you have to pay theballoon payment. In any event, the longer the loan term the more total interestyou will pay, assuming you do not prepay the principal of the loan. How Do I Choose a MortgageBroker and a Loan? Call lenders and mortgagebrokers and ask about interest rates and fees for the size loan you need. Besure to ask: What types of loans are available? What is the approximate amount you will have to borrow to receive the amount of cash you want? (That is, what amount of fees will be financed and deducted from your loan proceeds?) Does the lender or mortgage broker offer loans in the dollar amount you need? How much is the lenders fee or brokers commission on this size loan? What other fees or costs will you be charged and what is the estimated amount of each? Will you have to pay any fees if the loan is denied? Will you have to pay any fees if you apply, but then change your mind? What is the amount of the monthly payments, and the amount of any balloon payment? Will the loan be fully amortized/paid off by the regular monthly payments? What is the length of the repayment period/term of the loan? (The more time you have to repay, the lower your payments will be on a fully amortizing loan.) What is the simple interest rate? Is the interest rate fixed or does it vary over the term of the loan? What is the Annual Percentage Rate? On an adjustable rate mortgage(ARM), the interest rate and your monthly payment may increase with anincrease in the index used in your mortgage. In an ARM, the current interestrate is calculated by adding a fixed margin (such as 2%) to an index such as theCost of Funds Index published by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. INDEX RATE +MARGIN = MORTGAGE RATE. For adjustable rate loans, askthe lender or broker: How long is the initial interest rate guaranteed? How often can the interest rate change? What is the largest monthly payment you could face? How often can the payments change? Can the amount you owe increase through negative amortization? (This can happen if your monthly payment is less than monthly interest costs.) What is the formula that will be used to set the rate? What would the rate be today if it were set by that formula? What are the caps on how high/low the interest rate can go? Is there a cap on how high or low a payment can be adjusted when the interest rate adjusts? A good way to determine howmuch the fees and costs will be on a loan is to ask each lender or broker twoquestions: 1) "Approximately how much do I have to pay in cash before theloan is funded?" and 2) "What is the approximate amount of money Iwill have to borrow to end up with a certain amount of cash?" By comparingthe answers you can find out how much you would have to borrow from each sourceto end up with the same amount of cash paid to you. What Do I Need to Know Aboutthe Loan Application? You will usually be asked tofill out a loan application describing your income, assets, debts and expenses,and the real property which is to secure the loan. Before you sign theapplication, make sure that it truthfully states your income, assets, debts andexpenses. Never sign a blank application. Do not stretch the truth on your loanapplication. Dont exaggerate your income or understate your debts. The lenderis entitled to know your true financial condition. You may be asked to providedocuments to the mortgage broker to verify your employment and bank accounts.The sooner you comply with these requests, the sooner your loan application canbe processed. Consumer Checklist: The LoanApplication Accurately report your income, assets and debts. Never sign a blank application. Ask for a copy of your signed application. To avoid delays, promptly provide the information requested by the mortgage broker. Ask approximately how long it will take to process the application and obtain the loan you are requesting. Using the Mortgage LoanDisclosure Statement In most cases, a mortgagebroker must cause to be delivered to you a Mortgage Loan Disclosure Statement(MLDS) within 3 business days after you complete and present to the mortgagebroker a written loan application or before you become obligated to take theloan, whichever is earlier. Ask to receive the statement as soon as possible andread it carefully. It will provide you with the following information about theloan: the amount you are borrowing (the principal); the estimated amount of any costs which are to be financed as part of the principal; the estimated amount you will pay in fees to get the loan, including commissions to the mortgage broker; and the estimated amount of money that you will receive from the loan after costs, fees, and commissions have been deducted. Compare the line on thestatement showing the amount of the principal with the line stating the amountof cash which will be paid to you. The difference between these two numbers isthe amount of fees and costs which will be financed as part of your loan debt. The statement must also includeestimates of the maximum costs of arranging the loan. It must list the estimatedamount of each of these fees, if they apply: appraisal fee lender fees escrow fee title insurance charge notary fee recording fee credit investigation fee fire or other hazard insurance premiums credit life or disability insurance premium beneficiary statement fees reconveyance fee (when you are refinancing an existing loan) The disclosure statement shouldalso list any existing loans or liens against the property. If you expect thenew loan to pay off a debt, check to be sure that debt is listed. Be sure to ask for thisdisclosure statement before you sign the loan papers. You do not becomeobligated to accept the loan until you sign the loan agreement or promissorynote. If the disclosure statement does not describe the terms that you expect orwant, dont sign the loan papers. Any changes from the original terms, cost,or expenses, must be disclosed to you in a timely manner. If the loan transaction isfederally related, you may not receive an MLDS but you should receive a GoodFaith Estimate conformed to California disclosures and certain Truth-in-Lendingdisclosures. These are federal disclosures which together generally provide thesame information as the MLDS. (See discussions below regarding RESPA and theTruth-in-Lending Act.) If the broker does not provide the MLDS, he/she mustseparately advise you of any compensation received or expected from the lenderand whether the loan includes a balloon payment. Get It In Writing Do not be afraid to ask themortgage broker or lender to show you where the loan papers describe anyparticular features of the loan which have been promised to you. If the termsyou have been promised are not there, ask the mortgage broker or lender to putthem in writing. Promises made only orally may not be enforceable. Real Estate SettlementProcedures Act (RESPA) The Real Estate SettlementProcedures Act (RESPA) is a federal law administered by the U.S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development (HUD). RESPA only applies to federally relatedloans and requires, among other things, that mortgage brokers providedetailed information on settlement costs so that buyers and borrowers can shoparound for settlement services. Mortgage brokers and lenders must provide a goodfaith estimate of costs the borrower is likely to incur at close of escrow. Thebroker must present this estimate not later than 3 business days after receiptof a written loan application. The estimate will contain information similar tothe Mortgage Loan Disclosure Statement required by California law. In somecases, a broker may use one disclosure form to comply with both the state andfederal requirements. Your Rights Under the FederalTruth-in-Lending Act The Federal Truth-in-LendingAct (TILA) applies if the broker makes the loan with its own funds or arrangesthe loan for a lender who makes five or more home loans per year. If the TILAapplies, the lender must provide you a disclosure before you become obligatedwhich tells you: the identity of the creditor; the amount financed; that youhave a right to an itemization of the amount financed; the dollar amount of thefinance charge; the finance charge expressed as an annual percentage rate (APR);the number, amount and periods of payments; the total of all payments; any latepayment charge; and whether or not there is a charge upon prepayment of the loanprincipal. The disclosure statement mustalso identify the property which is to secure the loan and should tell youwhether the terms of the loan permit assumption of the loan by someone buyingthe property from you. If the TILA applies, you mayhave a right to rescind (cancel) the loan within three days after certainevents, including the consummation of the loan transaction. When you do notreceive proper disclosures about the loan, the right to rescind can last as longas three years from the time you obtain the loan. Any request to rescind theloan should be made in writing. The TILA right of rescissiondoes not apply to all loans arranged by mortgage brokers, so do not rely on thepossibility of later rescission as a substitute for careful study of the loanbefore you agree to it. The TILA was amended in 1994with respect to certain loans, other than purchase money loans, secured by theborrowers principal dwelling. In these "high rate/high fee" loantransactions, also known as "Section 32" loans, the TILA now placessome additional restrictions on creditors, requires more disclosures, and givesborrowers cancellation rights. The amendment defines a creditor as someone who,in any 12-month period, originates more than one high rate/high fee loan. Also, any such loan arranged by a mortgage broker is subject to the new requirements. Ahigh rate loan is one in which the APR exceeds by 10 points or more the yield onTreasury Securities having a similar term. A high fee loan is one in which thetotal points and fees exceed the greater of 8% of the loan amount or, as of1-1-00, $451.00 (adjusted annually on January 1 based on the change in theConsumer Price Index). The TILA is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission(FTC). The FTC will answer questions concerning the TILA and high rate/high feeloans. The Loan Documents: What DoThese Papers Mean? The mortgage broker shouldexplain the loan to you, but you can also help avoid misunderstanding by readingthe documents and asking questions. Dont guess at the meaning of the loanpapers. Ask the mortgage broker to explain them. CONSUMER CHECKLIST Understanding the Loan Documents Study the loan documents and ask questions to help you understand their meaning BEFORE you sign. Ask the mortgage broker or lender to put into writing the terms agreed to. Read all the loan documents carefully before you sign. Before you sign, make certain all the loan terms agreed on are included. Obtain and keep a copy of everything you sign. Signing the Papers: What toExpect When the time comes to sign thepapers, several documents will be presented to you. They will probably include: Promissory Note In the promissory note, you promise torepay the money borrowed. The note should state the amount you are borrowing,the interest rate, whether and how that interest rate may change, the term orlength of the loan, and the amount of any balloon payment. Deed of Trust The deed of trust gives the lender alien on your home. It also gives the lender the right to foreclose on your homeif you dont repay the loan. Escrow Instructions The escrow instructions tell theescrow holder how to pay the loan funds. If existing mortgages or other debtsare to be paid off by the loan, be sure that the escrow instructions tell theescrow agent to pay off these debts. Broker Agreement Read the broker agreementcarefully. Does the agreement require you to pay the brokers fee even if youdont receive the loan you requested? Make sure the agreement is consistentwith what the broker has already told you about your rights and obligations. Declaration of Oral Disclosures This is a statement that the brokerhas orally explained certain terms of the loan to you. Before you sign a papersaying that you have received explanations, make sure that you have received theexplanations and that you understand what you have been told. Mortgage Loan DisclosureStatement Themortgage broker must give you this statement, which sets forth the loan termsand estimated costs, within 3 business days of receiving your completed writtenloan application or before you become obligated to complete the loantransaction, whichever is earlier. If liens or debts are to be paid off by theloan, be sure they are listed on the disclosure statement. (In lieu of the MLDS,in a federally related loan transaction you may only receive Truth-in-Lendingdisclosures and a Good Faith Estimate of costs conformed to Californiadisclosure laws. See "Using the Mortgage Loan Disclosure Statement"above.) Truth-in-Lending DisclosureStatement Some, butnot all, mortgage brokers must give you Federal Truth-in-Lending Act disclosuresabout the cost of the loan before you become obligated on the loan. Take your time and read eachdocument carefully. CONSUMER CHECKLIST Signing The Loan Papers Dont be rushed or intimidated. Read each document before you sign any part of it. Dont sign any documents if there are spaces or boxes concerning the terms of the loan which are left blank. Check that the promissory note lists the interest rate, length or "term" of the loan, and other terms that were promised or represented to you. Mortgage Insurance: Notice toBorrower Civil Code Section 2954.6requires that if private mortgage insurance (PMI) is a condition of a loan thelender must notify the borrower whether the borrower has the right to cancel thePMI and, if so, what conditions must be met in order to cancel. Servicing: Making Your MonthlyPayments It is very important to makeall your payments and to make them on time. Your promissory note may include aprovision requiring you to pay a late charge for each late payment. For somehome loans, the law allows a late charge of up to 10% per installment. The person who collects yourloan payments is often referred to as the authorized servicer. Sometimes this isthe mortgage broker. NOTE: Civil Code Section 2937requires that if the servicing responsibility for a loan is to be (or has been)transferred, both the current and new servicer must notify the borrower of thechange and its effective date. What Should I Do About aDispute with the Authorized Servicer? If you have a disagreement withthe authorized servicer about your loan, write a letter to the servicer and keepa copy. State what the problem is and what you wish the servicer to do about it.Be specific. If your payment wasnt credited, give the account number, amount,date, and number of the check. Do not send your original documents such ascanceled checks. Keep all the originals and send copies with your letter.Confirm in writing any telephone conversations with the servicer. If you dontreceive a satisfactory response and the servicer is required to be alicensed real estate broker, you can file a complaint with the Department ofReal Estate. Also, Section 6 of RESPA requires the servicer to acknowledge yourrequest within 20 business and must try to resolve the problem within 60business days. If not you may have certain rights, such as the right to file acivil lawsuit against the servicer. Foreclosure: What Should I DoNow? In foreclosure, a person calledthe trustee in foreclosure sells your property at a public auction sale. Commonreasons for foreclosure are failure to make monthly mortgage payments or failureto make a balloon payment when due. Foreclosure proceeds in stages.It begins with a notice of default which tells you why you are now in default.You then have until five business days before the foreclosure sale to cure thedefault. To cure the default you have to pay off missed payments, late charges,and fees for initiating the foreclosure. If you do not cure the default,the trustee can take steps to hold a foreclosure sale. You have the right to one24-hour postponement of the sale if you make a written request to postpone whichstates that your purpose is to obtain the cash to pay the debt and whichidentifies the expected source of the money. Detailed rules governforeclosure. Dont wait until a foreclosure sale is scheduled to seek legalassistance. If you receive a notice of default, act on it promptly. See if youagree with the amount the trustee says is due. If you do not believe you owe theamount claimed, write a letter as soon as possible disputing the amount, withcopies of the proof of payments. Ask for a written correction and follow up withthe authorized servicer to see that your account is corrected. If you owe the money, thinkabout how to repay it and cure the default. Are you able to borrow money fromfamily or friends? Could you repay the amount of the missed payments over aperiod of several months? The lender is not required to allow you more thanthree months to pay off the default, but a lender may give you more time if youhave a definite plan for repayment. If the lender agrees to give you more timeto repay the loan, that agreement should be in writing. These agreements arecommonly known as work out agreements. When there is no way to repaythe debt, you should consider selling your home before you lose it inforeclosure. Selling the home may allow you to save your equity and protect yourcredit. This may help you in relocating to a new home. "Foreclosureconsultants" or "foreclosure specialists" often contacthomeowners who have received a notice of default. They may claim they canprevent the foreclosure, and may even suggest that you transfer title to yourhome to them. Persons who contact you and claim they can prevent a foreclosureshould be questioned carefully to determine how they believe that this can beaccomplished. CONSUMER CHECKLIST Foreclosure Avoid the risk of foreclosure by fully understanding the loan before you accept it. Make sure you will be able to make the monthly payments and any "balloon" payment(s). If you must miss a payment because of a special circumstance like a temporary disability or temporary unemployment, contact the lender or servicing agent before you miss the payment and suggest a plan for making up the payment(s) to be missed. Are you able to put an extra $50 per month on future payments? If you receive a notice of default, be sure the lender has accurately stated the amount you owe. If you have a plan to repay the missed payment(s), contact the lender promptly. If you are unable to make your payments or are in default and cant cure the default, consider selling the home before you lose it to foreclosure. Be cautious with anyone who contacts you claiming they can help you avoid the foreclosure without repaying the money you owe. Can I Find Out Why Credit wasDenied? Lenders may not base a decisionto deny you credit on your race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry,sex, marital status, or the fact that some of your income comes from a publicassistance program. The lender is required to inform you in writing of anadverse action (denial) taken on your application. If you make a timely writtenrequest, the lender must also tell you in writing why credit was denied. Also, effective January 1,2002, any person who makes, or arranges, loans secured by 1-4 unit residentialproperty, and who uses a consumers credit score in connection with theapplication, must give you a "Notice to the Home Loan Applicant"disclosing your rights to receive information regarding your credit score. Information and Complaints Federal Trade Commission (FTC) The FTC publishesfree pamphlets on home mortgages. California Department of RealEstate (DRE) TheDRE can tell you whether a mortgage broker has a current license, how long thebroker has been licensed, and whether the DRE has ever taken any formaldisciplinary action against the broker. This information can also be accessedthrough the DREs Web Site at http://www.dre.ca.gov . Private attorneys The county bar association in manycounties gives a referral to lawyers who have asked to be listed with the barreferral service. Legal Aid If you are on a fixed income orhave a low income, you may qualify for a lawyer through the county Legal AidOffice. 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