Can a mortgage broker get better FHA rates than a bank?
Sometimes. A mortgage broker can compare FHA pricing across multiple wholesale lenders, while a retail bank quotes one investor's price-deck. The best structure depends on the file, the wholesale lenders the broker is set up with, and the day's market pricing — there is no guaranteed advantage either way.
Plain-English explanation
Beyond price, brokers may move faster on FHA when they have fewer overlays at the wholesale level, more flexibility on condo approvals, and direct contact with an account executive who can flag issues early. Not every broker has a deep FHA bench, and not every retail bank prices the same way. Ask which wholesale investors a broker is set up with, and compare actual quotes — interest rate, APR, points or lender credit, and full cash to close — before deciding.
What can change the answer?
Credit score, loan amount, LTV, points, lender credits, lock timing, and market movement can change the rate quoted.
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