Mortgage broker myths debunked: How securing a loan has become 'faster, cheaper and easier'

Securing a mortgage can be a difficult piece of the real estate puzzle, especially while dealing with a number of other headaches including sticky inflation and low inventory. However, industry experts suggest there is a "faster, easier and cheaper" pathway to getting a mortgage – using an independent broker. "Just think about them being your advocate for your mortgage," United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) chief strategy officer Alex Elezaj told Fox News Digital. "Obviously, everybody knows [that] the most expensive investment that people are making is in their homes. And you...