Question: what questions to ask a lender?
Answer: Which Type of Loan Is Best for You? ...  What Is the Interest Rate and Annual Percentage Rate? ...  How Much of a Down Payment Is Required? ...  What Are the Discount Points and Origination Fees? ...  What Are All the Costs? ...  Can You Get a Loan Rate Lock? ...  Is There a Prepayment Penalty? ...  How Much Time Do You Need to Fund?