Direct Home Loan and Mortgage Lenders

Direct Lender is a term that applies to any lenders who fund their own loans. This category can include mortgage bankers, portfolio lenders, or small lending companies. Quicken Loans is a direct lender, so you deal directly with us, there's no middleman. Many of you know that a mortgage or deed of trust is a type of security or protection that a borrower gives to a lender in exchange for the lender loaning you money. You may also know that the source that provides us with this money is given a generic name, like "lender." But who exactly is the lender? What kinds of institutions are you actually borrowing from? Are all lenders the same? Well, here is a description of the most common types of lenders. Check Out Glossary of Mortgage Terms