While searching for a mortgage, it's common sense that you'll want to find a loan with a low interest rate. But there's another number you should also be concerned with: the annual percentage rate (APR).
Choosing the right lender can make or break the home-buying experience. But if you've already begun the process with one mortgage company, can you switch to a different lender for your loan?
USDA guidelines set waiting periods for obtaining a mortgage following adverse credit events such as bankruptcy, foreclosure, and short sales. However, compensating factors and proof of extenuating circumstances may help you qualify sooner.
Lowering your interest rate from 7% to 6% will reduce your principal and interest payments by 9.88%, saving the typical US homebuyer around $250 per month.