Lawmakers, regulators and consumer advocates say they are increasingly worried about the fallout from a record number of homes going into foreclosure. A public outcry against the mortgage industry is growing louder. They're pushing the industry to move faster to aid homeowners, by forgiving past-due amounts, lowering rates and shifting people into fixed-rate loans. Broker fees may come in different forms, either as an addition to your interest rate, a separate fee, or points paid at closing. With all these additional fees, you might find that your best mortgage rate deal may not sound so great after all.
