Do I Communicate with the Lender While Using a Mortgage Broker?
Updated 24 days ago (March 6, 2026)
The mortgage broker acts as an intermediary between you and the lender. For example, a lender will go through the mortgage broker to offer loans to the borrower. Once a loan is picked, the mortgage broker helps complete the mortgage loan process. Mortgage brokers resolve issues during the mortgage process and assist borrowers until closing.
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You can still communicate with other direct lenders while you shop for mortgage loans even when you have already begun working with a mortgage broker. But if you pick a loan through a broker, then the broker will work with you and that lender to finish the process.
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