Talking Points …

  • While 92 percent of Americans surveyed have researched prices online before purchasing an item, only 30 percent said they look for better prices when shopping for major financial loans, such as a mortgage, according to LendingTree.
  • Only 14 percent comparison shop loan products. LendingTree found that about 32 percent of homeowners looked at only one mortgage rate before buying their home.
  • Roughly 18 percent stated they never looked for better rates or prices on loans.