11/02/2026
Mortgage 101, No.1: lender vs. broker. 🍔🧱
One lender = one menu. A lender generally offers only its own loan programs and one set of interest rates, so when you go straight to a lender, you see that lender's rates.
A broker = the whole food court. A broker like Brick Road works with many lenders, so we can shop and compare rates and loan programs on your behalf.
More options, one friendly guide. Questions? Drop them in the comments.