There are a number of national mortgage companies with offices in Florida and a large number of local companies.
To find the right company for you, start by asking family members and friends who live in the area you are interested in buying a home in about mortgage companies they recommend.
Your financial institution may provide mortgage services, have a mortgage affiliate, or be able to advise you on reputable mortgage companies in the area.
Your mortgage company should offer you a range of services and products to ensure you find the mortgage that's right for you.
If you don't find what you're looking for at one company, move on to the next.
The more you shop around, the more you will learn what mortgage companies have to offer.
Some may provide comprehensive services from start to finish, including affiliations with or in-house access to mortgage brokers and real estate agents.
Others may offer only mortgage products and no add-on services.
Most mortgage companies offer you first-time mortgage, mortgage refinancing, interest-only mortgage, and second mortgage options.
Before making up your mind, visit the companies you have short-listed to get a sense of how good they are at answering your questions.
Avoid companies that seem eager to get you to sign a contract without explaining all their mortgage products, fees, terms, and rates to you.
Mortgage companies are required by law to be transparent and non-predatory.
If you aren't comfortable with a particular company, or think your questions are not being answered to your satisfaction, move on.
Always verify for yourself that a company is reputable.
Find out if you qualify for any fee waivers or discounts based on your credit history or an existing relationship with the company or one of its affiliates.