This may be the largest and most important loan you get during your lifetime. You should be aware of certain rights before you enter into any loan agreement.This may be the largest and most important loan you get during your lifetime. You should be aware of certain rights before you enter into any loan agreement.

 
You have the RIGHT to shop for the best loan for you and compare the charges of different mortgage brokers and lenders.
 
You have the RIGHT to be informed about the total cost of your loan including the interest rate, points and other fees.  

You have the RIGHT to ask for a Good Faith Estimate of all loan and settlement charges before you agree to the loan and pay any fees.

You have the RIGHT to know what fees are not refundable if you decide to cancel the loan agreement.

You have the RIGHT to ask your mortgage broker to explain exactly what the mortgage broker will do for you.

You have the RIGHT to know how much the mortgage broker is getting paid by you and the lender for your loan. 

You have the RIGHT to ask questions about charges and loan terms that you do not understand. 

You have the RIGHT to a credit decision that is not based on your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or whether any income is from public assistance. 

You have the RIGHT to know the reason if your loan was turned down.  

You have the RIGHT to ask for the HUD settlement costs booklet "Buying Your Home."

 • Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan
 
• FDIC Loss Sharing Proposal to Promote Affordable Loan Modifications
 
• Loan Modification Program for Distressed Indymac Mortgage Loans
 
• Home Ownership Preservation Loans
 
• Foreclosure Prevention
 
• Credit Reports and Scores
 
• Predatory Lending Resources
 
• Finding a Safe Loan 
 
• Putting Your Home on the Loan Line is a Risky Business
 
• Looking for the Best Mortgage
 
• Obtaining a Lien Release
 
• Small Dollar Loan Pilot Program

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