johnk

[johnk]

I just received a loan package from a gentelman representing a mortgage company (STARKEY MORTAGE). hE WANTS ME TO SEND A CHECK FOR 350.00 payable to a different name. Does this sound fishy or am I listening to the news to much? If this is the norm, will I receive the 350.00 back if not approved? If this is a scam what should I do? I spoke with him on the phone and gave him permission to pull my credit file prior to recieving the loan package.

Thanks,
johnk

[SuperJumbo]

sounds extremely fishy. some mtg shops have an application fee that works to keep a borrower from shopping them around, but if they are asking you to write the check to another company...that just makes no sense.

i'd pass and move on.

[carlam]

I agree with Super Jumbo. Move on, there is something not right with this... FYI, I wouldn't allow anyone to pull my credit. If you did not initate this call, never give personal credit info about yourself.