After a mortgage credit inquiry, buyers receive 50-80 calls within 24 hours, with “I’ve got a better deal for you!, call me”. It’s easy to opt out, which should stop trigger leads and pre-screened offers. This process can take a few days (up to 5 business days), so if your credit report has already been pulled, this will not block offers immediately.
You can opt out of pre-screened offers for 5 years (or permanently) on the web or by phone. On the Web: https://www.optoutprescreen.com/ which is a joint venture among the three national credit bureaus to allow consumers to control pre-screened offers. Or you can do it by phone: 1-888-5-OPT-OUT. You can also add your number to the Do Not Call List, since trigger leads are supposed to be scrubbed against the National Do Not Call list. On the Web: www.donotcall.gov or by phone: 1-888-382-1222.
I want to thank my all-time favorite mortgage broker, Tristen Hunt, for writing and providing the above information. If you’re seeking a new loan in this busy market she is the one to call. Then, call me!
| Tristen Hunt NMLS # 502222
Mortgage Broker | Vantage Mortgage Brokers Mobile: 503-515-6142 Email: tristen@vantagemortgagegroup.com Website: www.VantageMortgageBrokers.com Address: 17040 Pilkington Rd. Ste 300, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 |
