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Don Riggenbach, Condos, Catawba ISL, Marblehead,  Keller Williams  Chervenic Realty (Keller Williams Chervenic Realty)

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Rainmaker
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DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

They advertise to their "captive audience" and the borrowers rarely check the rates, service or products because they ASSUME  they are getting a good deal.

I agree with Bob Betel that their rates are higher and they are using mostly out of state Internet providers.   Our rates are lower while our service and products are personal to the borrower.

I too, would recommend you use a Professional LICENSED Mortgage Loan Originator in your LOCAL community that knows YOUR market ! 

Apr 05, 2016 09:22 AM
Rainmaker
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Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Love buying my cashews in bulk at Costco, speaking about nuts...

Apr 05, 2016 12:37 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I haven't had anyone use them but it is important to have a brick & mortar place in the area. Out of state lenders always have problems.

Apr 05, 2016 07:49 AM
Rainer
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Bob Betel
Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc. - Sweetwater, TN
President, Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc

After checking their rates and closing costs, they are higher than what I am offering my customers. Plus, they are an Internet lender and out of state. Go with a Professional local lender instead.

Apr 05, 2016 06:26 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dan,

No experience with Costco's mortgage services.  We are not fond of companies who have their fingers in two many pots, which is the case here.  A

Apr 05, 2016 05:50 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I had a client who thought he'd get a great deal with Costco, but once he delved into them... not so much, especially as his mortgage needs are not exactly "vanilla cone," despite huge income, stellar credit, etc. And the rates were higher!

Apr 05, 2016 10:19 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I think TRID should make people think twice before using Costco as a mortgage source.

Apr 05, 2016 09:18 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

They need to stick to what they do best, selling bulk goods!

Apr 05, 2016 09:14 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I have not had any deals where clients used their loan services.

Apr 05, 2016 06:38 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Don. I have never run into anyone that has done a mortgage through Costco. There is nothing that they can do that I can't.

Apr 05, 2016 06:29 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I remember a while back Long & Foster tried to make a deal with Costco to provide discounted services to its members, and the agents pretty much revolted.  

Apr 05, 2016 01:16 PM
Rainmaker
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

If I was looking for mortgage I would look for reputable lender with long track record in my area.

Apr 05, 2016 10:27 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I would contact Costco Concierge services or management and have them go on record about what so special...

Apr 05, 2016 09:37 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I can't believe that Costco is in the finance business, too!!!

Apr 05, 2016 05:22 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Those places are always trying to hype some benefit or another, though most are not as good as they sound.

May 17, 2017 08:09 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     I get their advertisements, because I am a Costco member.   If I were shopping for a mortgage loan, I would want to see it in writing.

Apr 06, 2016 12:13 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have not used them.

Apr 05, 2016 11:35 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Have not - parked and reading 

Apr 05, 2016 11:09 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not a member of Costco, so never heard of it!

Apr 05, 2016 10:31 PM
Rainmaker
4,582,284
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

No experience with Costco.    

Apr 05, 2016 08:03 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Don Riggenbach glad to learn about COSTCO program...

Apr 05, 2016 03:02 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

No I don't. Haven't run across this in my market. 

Apr 05, 2016 01:40 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

no, not yet......

Apr 05, 2016 12:47 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Have not yet, but it is coming

Apr 05, 2016 10:14 AM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

No.

Apr 05, 2016 10:10 AM
Rainmaker
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

No. None 

Apr 05, 2016 04:41 AM