lenders: Shopping for Mortgages - 06/01/08 09:56 PM
I thought I revisit this issue again, since it comes up so often in the course of doing business.
I frequently get asked about using a funding lender vs. a mortgage broker vs. an online lender.
I have some very strong opinions on the topic and have never been shy about (18 comments)
lenders: A Loan Approval from Bob? - 05/03/08 11:56 PM
Have you ever gotten a loan approval letter from Bob's Mortgage and Hair Cutting Emporium? You think I am kidding, don't you. I did make that one up, but trust me some of the companies I have run across are just as crazy. In the last couple of years it seems (22 comments)
lenders: You May Need a Mortgage Loan Officer if… - 12/07/07 03:05 PM
The final in this series designed to lighten it up a little. Here is a short list of things to watch out for when working with a loan officer. If your loan officer has any or all of these attributes you may need a loan officer: The name of their company (17 comments)
lenders: More Regulation & Stricter Standards Needed For Loan officers - 11/24/07 04:34 PM
OK, I am bracing for the backlash from that title. Those who know me know that I am not a big government kind of guy. To the contrary in almost every case I believe in less government; unfortunately not in this case. There have been several great blog posts written the last (35 comments)
lenders: King For a Day Series – Mortgage Industry - 10/28/07 02:38 PM
If I were king for a day what changes would I make to the mortgage industry to better protect the public? I have read thousands of news articles, blog posts and sat through many hundreds of hours of training and meetings through our industry. As a result I have formed some very (72 comments)
lenders: Balancing Venders - 04/01/07 05:20 PM
As I get more experience and more recognition in the industry, I get to meet many fine professionals that provide services that can be used by my clients and me. There are just so many of them. I have developed a system for venders; that has worked fairly well so far. I (30 comments)
lenders: We Need More Control Over Licensing of Loan Officers - 11/12/06 03:51 PM
As a real estate agent, I have spent a lot of time and money to ensure that I have the best training and knowledge. The state required me to take as tough exam and get continuing education. I carry E&O insurance and subscribe to an ethics code. It is not a perfect (23 comments)
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