Despite an excess of loans and lenders, comparison shopping
has been eased by the development of computer-loan origination systems
and mortgage-reporting services – firms that survey major lenders in
metropolitan areas every week or so and publish information sheets on
who is offering what loans on what terms.
Shop for lenders offering the best deals. Check with several
mortgage companies and use one or more reporting services. Rely on your
own efforts, lots of telephone calls and possibly some old-fashioned
legwork. If there isn’t a reporting service covering your area, begin
the search at your own bank or savings and loan.