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NAMB Consumer Protection Chair Calls for Simpler Mortgage Disclosure

Creating a simpler mortgage process with clear disclosure of all fees was a consistent theme during testimony by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) at a hearing conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank this week in Atlanta.

Kate Crawford, Chair of NAMB's Consumer Protection and Affordable Housing Committee, represented the association and stated that one of the toughest hurdles in the home buying process is shopping for the right loan.

"Unfortunately, the approved disclosure documents for rate, fees, costs and points can be confusing and overburdened with legalese," said Crawford. "In addition, only mortgage brokers disclose all costs to the consumer. Until there is a uniform way to disclose costs and everyone is fully transparent about their fees it will continue to be difficult for consumers to comparison shop in a meaningful way." Read more at rismedia.com

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Warranties

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Warranties and guarantees are a manufacturer’s or seller’s promise to stand behind its product or service.

Fraud

Definition:
Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.

Implied warranties

Definition:
under state law, consumers are guaranteed certain implied warranties. A “warranty of merchantability” comes automatically with every sale and is the seller’s promise that a product is fit for its ordinary use.

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