Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Information Brokerage Services, and
what kind of people will be managing my mortgage ?
Information Brokerage Systems has been in business providing biweekly mortgage service since 1989. In 1995, we developed the Mortgage Manager software program making it possible to provide the biweekly service at no cost to the homeowner. Our Lenexa business license number is 1001 1767. Our Dun & Bradstreet number is 79-922-3433. We're also members of several business organizations in Kansas including the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce.
The Executive Vice President of the Mortgage Management Division of I.B.S., Inc. has received national honors, These honors include being featured in "Who's Who Among Outstanding Americans", "International Leaders In Achievement and the 1996 edition of "500 Leaders Of Influence' which is on permanent display at the U.S. Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
The International Biographical Institute has awarded him "Man Of the
Year" for 1995 - 96 for his development and production of this
software - The Mortgage Manager™. This software program has
helped thousands of homeowners just like you save $50,000 to $150,000 and
more, eliminate years of mortgage payments, and avoid costly lender
miscalculations. You'll have certified trained mortgage reduction experts
managing your mortgage and they are just a phone call away to answer any
of your questions.
How long am I committed to your service ? What
if I decide to try it, but later change my mind ?
Using The Mortgage Manager™, even on a trial basis, commits you
in no way. Our service is free, so trying it costs you nothing. If you are
unhappy, you can cancel at any time without any obligation
whatsoever. However, our past experience tells us that you will
enjoy the free service and the savings so much that you will be telling
your friends and relatives about it.
How is my mortgage payment protected with your
service ?
The bank our company uses to make the electronic transfers of your
bi-weekly mortgage payments is ranked as the forth largest bank in
America. They are an automated clearing house and a division of the
Federal Reserve. Your electronic transfer is federally insured up to
$100,000 under Regulation "E". It is then insured for an additional
$100,000 through F.D.I.C. insurance, so you can be assured that your money
is safe and secure.
All electronic transfers are done through the Federal Reserve System so
your funds are protected by Federal Reserve Banking Regulations and Laws
to guarantee proper fund transfers. Federal Regulation "E" protects you
from unauthorized electronic withdrawals. Regulation "E" is an electronic
transfer consumer protection regulation which regulates and enforces
Banks, Savings & Loans, Private Companies, etc. in reversing any
unauthorized debits within 60 days of being reported to the consumers
bank. Due to these regulations and laws, you can be assured that your
funds are handled properly.
Furthermore, we have very sophisticated ways of tracking your monthly
mortgage payment. If for any reason your payment is not received by your
lender within 5 days prior to the end of your grace period, we
automatically call your lender. If the first payment has not been
received, this allows sufficient time to get a second payment to your
lender without incurring a late fee. In the unlikely event a late fee is
incurred, we will pay the fee and write a letter of explanation to your
lender.
Our FREE software also allows you to
track and audit your mortgage payoff and savings every step of the
way.
I think I've heard of this service before, but it was never free.
How can you provide so much at no cost ?
There are several other companies and banks who offer these same
services. However, they ALL charge a fee ranging from $395.00 to over
$1,000.00. We could easily do the same, but homeowners who are just
getting by (and who need our services the most) have a hard time paying a
few hundred dollars even when it's going to save them thousands of
dollars.
Volume is how we are able to offer this service for free. The
Mortgage Manager™ is the most popular and efficient mortgage reduction
system in use today. We help a much higher volume of homeowners than other
companies. Because of this volume, our revenues are generated in different
ways and we don't have to charge you any up-front fees. We are paid
interest by the bank in exchange for managing hundreds of millions
of dollars which flow through America's banking system. The main point is
that our earnings don't come out of your pocket like they do with other
companies and banks offering the same services.
Can I do the same thing myself without your
services ?
Almost. You can restructure your payments on a bi-weekly schedule
but it requires a considerable amount of time, discipline, and
knowledge about loan amortization, compounded interest, index and margin
calculations, etc. to do it correctly. Statistics show 97% of people
who try to do it themselves fail - those are not good odds to
gamble with on what will most likely be the biggest investment of your
life. Since our service is free, why go through the headaches of trying to
do it yourself?
Most importantly, without our AUDITING PROGRAM which can be
unlocked with a special verification code we will send you, there is no
way for you to track your savings or catch lender mistakes. Our software
will automatically do this for you at no cost. This is really the most
important part since the F.D.I.C. estimates that errors by the mortgage
lender occur about 50% of the time with the average mistake costing the
homeowner over $1,500. Below are some articles that emphasizes the
seriousness of this fact:
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF NEW YORK - After ordering the nation's
largest mortgage lender to refund $150 Million dollars in overcharges; "We
dug deeper and deeper and found that this system of overcharging is
virtually universal. It runs across the entire mortgage lending
industry."
THE HERALD - "Lender holds principle payment; About four months
ago, my wife and I decided to start making extra payments on our mortgage.
We were shocked when we realized the lender held these checks more than 60
days before applying them to our loan." C.C., Miami.
Can I increase my monthly payment to save even
more ?
Yes, if your budget allows you to pay extra on your mortgage in
addition to your regular bi-weekly mortgage payments, it can be well worth
it. Most people do not know that increasing their bi-weekly payment as
little as 13% can pay off a 30 year mortgage in 15 years. Now, you can
increase your bi-weekly payment as little or as much as you want, and at
any time that it is convenient for you.
Additional questions and answers can be found when you run The
Mortgage Manager™ software. |