Sorting real refinance offers from aggressive mail aimed at VA homeowners
Checking the company
Safeguard
Search the company and loan officer in the national mortgage licensing lookup to confirm they are licensed in your state. Then search the CFPB complaint database for the company name. Finally, ask for a Loan Estimate in writing and compare it with quotes from lenders you found yourself.
Last reviewed against the primary sources listed below.
Three checks
- Licensing lookup.
- CFPB complaint database.
- A written Loan Estimate.
Mailer questions
How do I know if a mortgage lender is legitimate?
Confirm the license, read complaints and compare written Loan Estimates.