A licensed professional who helps borrowers find and apply for home loans from a panel of lenders. Mortgage brokers are paid by the lender (via upfront and trail commissions), not typically by the borrower. They are required by law to act in the borrower's best interest (best interests duty). Useful for comparing a wide range of loan products.
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What is Mortgage Broker?
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