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The Types of Mortgage Lenders and How to Choose Between Them

When shopping for a home loan, you have more options to choose from than your nearest brick-and-mortar bank.

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By Amy Fontinelle

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Amy Fontinelle

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Amy Fontinelle is a personal finance journalist and expert on retirement, mortgages, and insurance. Her work has been featured by Forbes, The Motley Fool, Reader's Digest, and USA Today.

Edited by Reina Marszalek

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Reina Marszalek

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Reina Marszalek has over 10 years of experience in personal finance and is a senior mortgage editor at Credible.

Updated September 25, 2024

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