Why Your Mortgage Lender Gave You a Higher Rate Than Advertised — And What to Do About It

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When a mortgage lender quotes you a rate online and then delivers a higher one on your Loan Estimate, it rarely means fraud — but it does mean the system is working against uninformed borrowers. This article breaks down exactly why the “mortgage lender gave me higher rate than advertised” experience happens, what pricing factors drive the gap, and the concrete steps you can take to negotiate, compare, or walk away with a better rate.