Mortgage trigger lists
Many people who search the web are concerned when asked to register for fear their name will be sold to a list generator who sells their information to others they have no interest in dealing with.
First of all, many sites don't give out any information without requiring you to register. I would caution you not to provide your name until you feel comfortable that there is good information available without any registration before providing your contact information. That is one reason why I offer a choice for MLS search with no registration required for a basic search and the option to register for an advanced search.
My privacy policy, simple, your name stays here. Even more troubling than a simple log in on a website is applying for a mortgage in good faith with a lender and not being aware of potentially serious consequences. Read a series of articles on "trigger lists" on Larry Cragun's MortgagesUndressed blog.
One of the hottest issues within the real estate business these days is "trigger lists." You may not have heard about these lists, but if you get on one it could become a problem when you apply for a mortgage.
From Marketwatch, by Lew Sichelman, read the complete story.