Loan Estimate
Also known as LE
A standardized three-page form lenders provide within three days of your loan application, estimating costs and terms.
In plain English
The Loan Estimate outlines your projected interest rate, monthly payment, and closing costs shortly after you apply, letting you compare offers from different lenders using the same standardized format.
Because every lender's Loan Estimate follows the same format, it's the easiest way to do a true apples-to-apples comparison when shopping for a mortgage.
Where you'll run into it
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