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What To Do With A Low Mortgage Appraisal On A Loan Posted: Wednesday, March 10 2010

On every loan, there are a number of hurdles that must be overcome before the loan is “cleared to close” by the underwriter. One of the most important hurdles is the appraised value on the property. A deal can be dead on arrival, if the... Read Article

What To Do When You Feel Defeated In The Mortgage Industry And Are Ready To Give Up Posted: Tuesday, March 9 2010

Every day I hear from loan officers across the country who are fed-up with low commissions and dwindling paychecks as the reality of the new mortgage economy sets in. They’ve had it and many can’t hold on much longer. Others take a more balanced... Read Article

What Mortgage Industry Insiders Read To Stay Up To Date In Their Business Posted: Monday, March 8 2010

Keeping up-to-date on everything going on in the mortgage industry can be a daunting task. With all of the coming changes from HUD and RESPSA, staying aware of rules and regulations is not only a necessity—it’s an absolute must! You do not... Read Article

Unconventional Ways To Approach Realtors Without Donuts As A Loan Officer Posted: Friday, March 5 2010

With the rise of interest rates and the drying-up of the refinance market, it makes sense to transition your business to the purchase money market. After all, home purchase loans will become the bulk of your broker transactions and it is only... Read Article

Two Ways To Start Your Own Mortgage Company From Someone Who’s Been There And Done That Posted: Friday, March 5 2010

One of the most frequent questions I get asked from loan officers is, “How can I go out on my own and start my own mortgage company?” Often times, the person is sick and tired of low-commissions, office politics, too restrictive a... Read Article

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