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Understanding Mortgage Brokers
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| A mortgage broker is someone who can set you up with a mortgage. Mortgage brokers charge a broker's fee (and are sometimes compensated by the lenders they work with, as well). More than half of all mortgages in America originate with mortgage brokers. |
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Aug 13, 2004 02:41:16 |
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