Research
Your family and friends make a great source of information concerning mortgage companies. If they already own a home, they must have dealt with a good number of them in your area. Ask them why they decided to use a certain mortgage company. Let them tell you what they like or dislike about the mortgage company they are referring you to. If you happen to know someone who works with local lenders, do not be afraid to seek their opinions as well. If you find a better company than all the recommended ones, do not feel guilty choosing them.
The internet
The internet is another great source of information about mortgage companies. Search for financial lenders in your area. After you have decided on two or three companies, check for customer ratings and reviews. Here, you expect to find both positive and negative reviews. As much as you want to see what other customers are saying about the lender, concentrate more on what you are looking for, and that is the mortgage.
Customer service
This is an important factor to look at. As you talk to them be keen to see what their customer service looks like. This is someone you will be working with for the next let