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Not All Lenders Are Created Equal

Why the list your agent gives you is just the starting line

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James Orr
Sep 21, 2025
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When your agent hands you a list of lenders, it may look simple—just a page of names and phone numbers.

But here’s the truth: not all lenders are created equal.

Different lenders have different fees.

Some specialize in conventional loans, others in portfolio products, investor loans, or unique programs you won’t find at a big-box bank. A few may even have …

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