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RateZip does not originate, make, or fund mortgage loans and is not a lender or banker (Mortgage Company). Top Mortgage Companies use RateZip as a platform to advertise their products and services by participating in our matching engine. RateZip does not steer or promote consumers to any particular participating advertisers, but acts as a platform to match consumer inquiries with lenders who have the capability of serving them. RateZip matches Mortgage Companies who may have available loan products that meet the criteria you submit. The information and criteria that you submit is not an application for a mortgage loan, and is not a pre-qualification or pre-approval. RateZip is free to use and there is no cost to submit loan requests, get matched with Mortgage Companies, or receive loan offers. There is no obligation to use the Mortgage Companies that you match with and you may stop communicating with the Mortgage Companies at any time, but if you choose to continue the Mortgage Company may require a fee. You (the consumer) are responsible for any loan processing fees, closing costs, and other fees that may be associated with accepting a loan program with a Mortgage Company. RateZip does not charge any consumer fees to utilize its services. How do we make money? Mortgage companies pay us to be included in our matching services. RateZip is an independent publisher of bank information and does not guarantee the rates, points, or loan programs offered by lenders and brokers. Information provided on Ratezip's website is subject to change without notice.
15 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage: The initial principal and interest payment on a 15-year $250,000 15 Year Fixed Rate Loan at 4.750% and 80% loan-to-value (LTV) is $1,998 with 1.726 points due at closing. The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is 4.999%. This product and pricing assumes a FICO score of 720 on a primary residence single family home. Payment does not include taxes and insurance premiums. The actual payment amount will be greater. Rate is Fixed. Last updated June 14, 2023. This is an example and rate, APR, and other terms may be different based on different creditworthiness, dwelling type, employment type, property location, and other factors. Lenders are responsible for the rates and terms they offer you, and rates and terms will vary. It is possible that you may not be matched with a lender or the lender making this example offer. This example rate is not available in all states. Advertised rates are subject to change.
States
Arkansas - Mortgage Broker License, License #114291
Connecticut - Lead Generator License, License #LG-1592292
RateZip is a LEAD GENERATOR ONLY, NOT A MORTGAGE BROKER, LENDER, OR CORRESPONDENT LENDER.
Georgia - Mortgage Broker/Processor License/Registration, License #60921
Louisiana - Residential Mortgage Lending License
Loan brokerage contracts have not been reviewed, approved or disapproved by the state of Louisiana. The information contained in this disclosure has not been verified by the state. Speak with an attorney before signing a loan contract if you have any questions or concerns.
Minnesota - Residential Mortgage Originator License, License #MN-MO-1592292; DBA RateZip, Residential Mortgage Originator License Other Trade Name #1, License #MN-MO-1592292.1
RATEZIP IS NOT ACTING AS YOUR AGENT IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN. WHILE WE SEEK TO ASSIST YOU IN MEETING YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE LOWEST OR BEST TERMS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET.
This is not an offer to enter an interest rate lock-in agreement under Minnesota law.
Mississippi - Mortgage Broker License, License #1592292
Montana - Mortgage Broker License, License #1592292
New York – Peklava LLC (d.b.a. RateZip) is a Registered Mortgage Broker by the New York State Department of Financial Services. License No. RMB 208791. Peklava LLC is a Broker; mortgage loans are arranged with third-party providers. Peklava LLC’s offices are at 59 Grove Street, Unit 2J, New Canaan, CT 08640. You may address questions, concerns or comments by electronic mail to info@ratezip.com.
Peklava LLC is not a lender and does not make mortgage loans or commitments. Peklava LLC does not accept mortgage applications, make credit decisions, lock in rates, nor fund or service loans. Peklava LLC cannot guarantee acceptance into any particular loan program or promise any specific loan terms or conditions. Peklava LLC is paid directly by the Lender for its services. Peklava LLC does not charge fees to nor accept payment from consumers. You may stop using services offered by Peklava LLC at any time with no cost or penalty to you.
The Lender may require additional information to complete your loan application. You are not obligated to work with any Lenders directed to you from Peklava LLC. Rates, terms, and fees, including the amount and terms of a prepayment penalty (if any), are determined by the Lender, not Peklava LLC. Any rates and terms will be disclosed to you, the borrower, by the Lender. If the loan product selected by you, the borrower, has a prepayment penalty, the terms of the prepayment penalty will be disclosed by the Lender no later than the issuance of commitment.
Ohio – Ohio Residential Mortgage Lending Act Certificate of Registration No. RM.805137.000. Licensed by the Division of Financial Institutions – Consumer Finance Division. Peklava LLC dba RateZip, 59 Grove Street, Unit 2J, New Canaan CT 06850. NMLS ID 1592292
Notice: The Ohio laws against discrimination require that all creditors make credit equally available to all credit worthy customers, and that credit reporting agencies maintain separate credit histories on each individual upon request. The Ohio civil rights commission administers compliance with this law.
If you believe a lender has violated this law, contact: Toll-free: 800-282-0515 Local: 614-466-4986 Ohio Attorney General 30 E. Broad St., 14th Floor Columbus, OH 43215
Oregon - Mortgage Lending License, License #ML-5671
Pennsylvania - Mortgage Broker License, License #65811
Office: 59 Grove Street, Unit 2J, New Canaan, CT 08640
If you decide to work with one of our participating lenders, the lender may require an application fee to pay for the costs of an appraisal, credit report or other items. The fee you may be required to pay is determined by the lender. The loan documents will state whether or not fees paid are refundable.
Variable Interest Rate Disclosure
The Loan Interest and Protection Law of Pennsylvania, which applies to loans of $50,000 or less, requires lenders offering a mortgage with a variable interest rate to offer a mortgage with a rate that will not change as well. The fixed interest rate mortgage must have terms and a rate that are reasonably competitive. On variable interest loans, the lender will explain to you how the interest rate can change in the future, the effect of changes in the index on the rate and term, and an explanation of the index.
South Carolina - Peklava LLC dba RateZip is licensed as a Mortgage Broker by the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs. NMLS ID 1592292.
Texas – Licensed by the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending - Mortgage Company License
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR DISCLOSURE
Residential Mortgage Loan Originator: Paul Everett Knag Jr.
License Number: 1624142
Address: 2616 Red Bluff Court, Plano, TX 75093
The information in this disclosure is provided to clarify the nature of our relationship, my duties to you, and how I am to be compensated as a Residential Mortgage Loan Originator. This disclosure is a requirement of the Texas Mortgage Broker License Act. Since I am working for Peklava LLC, references to "we" or "us" refer to me and Peklava LLC.
Duties and Nature of Relationship
We will be acting as follows: We will submit your loan request to a participating Lender which we may from time to time contract upon such terms as you may request or a Lender may require. In connection with this mortgage loan, we are acting as an independent contractor and not as your agent. We will enter into separate independent contractor agreements with various Lenders. While we will seek to assist you in meeting your financial needs, we do not distribute the products of all lenders or investors in the market and cannot guarantee the lowest or best terms available in the market.
How Peklava LLC will be compensated
Peklava LLC does not charge a fee to interested borrowers. Peklava LLC is compensated by the lender for services provided by Peklava LLC. Fees are paid by the lender.
CONSUMERS WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST PEKLAVA LLC OR A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR SHOULD COMPLETE, SIGN, AND SEND A COMPLAINT FORM TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING, 2601 NORTH LAMAR, SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705. COMPLAINT FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT’S WEB SITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV. A TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE AT 1-877-276-5550.
THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS. A WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE RECOVERY FUND MUST BE FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND, PLEASE CONSULT THE DEPARTMENT’S WEB SITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV.
Virginia – Licensed by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Financial Institutions, Virginia Broker License No. MC-7707, Peklava LLC dba RateZip, NMLS ID #1592292, https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/1592292
Washington - Washington Mortgage Broker License No. MB-1592292 (DBA RateZip)
You are not required to use Peklava LLC's computerized loan request services to obtain a residential mortgage loan. Peklava LLC’s computerized loan request system may not list the full selection of loans available as offered by Lenders. Different terms and rates may be available from others not listed on the system.
If your loan request is forwarded to one or more participating Lenders you may receive from the Lenders an initial disclosure statement required under the TILA and a good faith estimate of settlement costs under RESPA.
An interest rate quoted in connection with the loan you select is subject to change without notice unless and until an interest rate lock-in agreement has been made between you and the lender. Peklava LLC does not offer lock-in agreements and does not guarantee any rate of interest quoted by participating Lenders. If you enter a lock-in agreement with the a participating Lender and are required to pay a lock-in fee, the terms and conditions under which the lock-in fee may be refunded, if any, will be set by the Lender. The Lender has an obligation to send written confirmation to you of the terms of the lock-in agreement in three (3) business days, including Saturdays, through first class mail.
Peklava LLC will not collect any fees from you in connection with your completion of a loan request. All fees will be collected from and payable by the Lender. If the Lender is licensed under the Mortgage Broker Practices Act, the fees paid by you for third-party provider services (such as an appraisal or credit report), may be held in a trust account and any moneys remaining after the payment to third-party providers will be refunded to you.
If you are unable to obtain a loan for any reason, the Lender, if licensed under the Mortgage Broker Practices Act, will, within five (5) days of a written request by you, give copies to you of any appraisal, title report, or credit report paid for by you, and transmit the original appraisal, title report, or credit report to any other mortgage broker or lender to whom you direct. Transmission of these reports includes the right to use these reports. You are also entitled to receive a copy of any appraisal paid for by you, pursuant to the federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
Washington state law against discrimination prohibits discrimination in credit transactions because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex or marital status. The Washington State Human Rights Commission administers compliance with this law.
Wyoming - Mortgage Broker License, License #3181