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Mortgage Loans

In addition to searching for home photos, descriptions, and prices, you can also shop online for the best mortgage rates, get prequalified for a loan, estimate your monthly payments with mortgage calculators, and register your rate parameters to be notified by e-mail when your ideal rate comes in--all through Christopher 's mortgage Web site.

Shop Rates

This rate module lets you easily shop for current mortgage rates by asking you a few easy-to-answer questions to arrive at a more accurate rate and program recommendation for your particular situation, including minimum lock-in period, a factor often neglected by many rates "too good to be true." Enter your loan criteria and compare interest rates and APRs, monthly payments, and associated closing costs.

Qualify

Get prequalified online for your home-purchasing power. After entering your financial information, this mortgage Web site offers its best recommended rate and terms for your scenario, also explaining why it reached this conclusion.

Apply for a Loan

You can even apply for a loan online. The online loan application conveniently allows you to save your application information so that you can return to it at any time. When you're ready, your application data is delivered electronically to Christopher.

Rate Watch

Receive e-mail updates on current market rates, along with information on whether you should consider refinancing or just sitting tight. Again, you can apply for these updates online, or brush up on mortgage and home-buying information.

Calculators

This mortgage Web site also features the following calculators:

• Payment/Amortization
• Rent vs. Own
• Debt consolidation
• Prepayment savings
• Purchasing power

Step-by-step Guides on Purchasing a Home and Securing a Loan

Unfamiliar with the terminology? The site's interface explains things simply, so that you can feel comfortable each step of the way--both purchasing a home and securing a loan.

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