Everyone loves the thrill of finding the best deal, whether it's on a pair of shoes, an appliance, or even a car! Why then do so many home buyers fail to shop around when it comes to the most expensive item of all: a mortgage? Last April, Freddie Mac estimated how much extra money buyers are likely to pay over the course of their loan by failing to get multiple rate quotes, and the number wasn't cheap! In fact, they found that getting just one extra quote would save the average borrower over $1,400!