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Can a builder force me to pick a lender?

I got pre-approved at 2.5% for a conventional loan at 30 years. I have a FICO of 837 and 822. My builder has a preferred lender that offers 3.125% with a 20% down payment. Can they force me to use their preferred lender or look for one that offers lower rates? by jespley374 from Buckley, Illinois. Nov 9th 2021 Reply


This is illegal. However, the builder can require that the buyer be qualified by his preferred lender. The builder can also offer incentives to use their preferred lender.

Nov 9th 2021
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Joe Metzler (JoeMetzler)
#17 ranked lender in Minnesota - 4,848 contributions

Absolutely not... With that said, it is extremely common for builders to apply all sorts of sneaky games, fake incentives, and other high pressure tactics to get you to use their preferred lender. Sadly, most people fall for it because they just want the new home. Buyer Beware. If their preferred lender was such a great deal, you pick them on your own without the games. I lend in MN WI IA ND SD - Find me at JoeMetzler.com - Cambria Mortgage, NMLS 274132

Nov 11th 2021
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