It’s important to understand the roles of professionals involved
in buying a home. You may work with real estate agents, mortgage
lenders, housing agencies or builders and contractors.
Choose a professional who makes you feel comfortable and can provide
the knowledge and services you need. Some places to start looking
for the right professionals include:
Your bank - Sometimes financial institutions can offer better
mortgage terms to current customers.
Real estate professionals
Relatives, friends and co-workers who own a home
Home ownership education providers such as community housing
agencies
Your local newspaper, telephone book or the Internet
Churches or places of worship
Employers
Role of Lenders and Real Estate Professionals
The graphic below illustrates the roles of lenders and other professionals
you may encounter during the home buying process. Click the tabs
to learn more about each.
In the next section, you will explore ways to locate lenders as
well as government and non-profit organizations.
