I have been out of town traveling the world, well maybe not the world, but I did get the chance to spend two weeks in lovely Southern New Jersey.  I had the opportunity to meet with a fellow Active Rainer at PJ Whelihan's Pub, in Maple Shade, New Jersey, and one of the most respected active members of the Active Rain Community, and no doubt many people throughout the United States as a "go to" loan officer, Jeff Belonger.  He was able to write about our experience, check it out.

West meets East....... a face to face with Jonathan Vetter, loan officer.

Jeff summed up a lot about me very well.  I am an avid baseball fan, though I don't get to watch nearly as much as I would like because of my crazy life.  I have a 16 month old, I am sure you can understand!

I am going to highlight some of our conversation and give you my perspective on Jeff Belonger, who I believe is a great mortgage contact, locally and nationally. 

Jeff no doubt has the experience.  I believe 20 years in the business, I think he knows what he is doing. 

Jeff has the ability to make you want to listen.  I tell myself that I know all about the business, but understand that there are many many people that I can learn from.  Jeff is definitely one of those people. 

Most loan officers, have their set lenders, know those lenders products, if you are lucky, and fit the borrower into the product based on that persons credit score.  Jeff takes it to the next level.  He has the experience to think outside of the box.  His abilities thrive in difficult to fund loans.  Other average loan officers can't do what Jeff can do, because he understands every persons situation, and makes sure he has all necessary information, to ensure the best product and pricing for his clients.  This comes out with his understand of the overall business.  FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and just standard lender guidelines, Jeff has it covered, and will get the job done well.

Another thing I like about Jeff is he tells it like it is.  He truly isn't afraid of saying something he believes, especially here on Active Rain.  If Jeff feels one way, he will lay it on the line, and I think we all have to come to the realization that he deserves a lot of credit for that.  That is one of the great things about Active Rain.  Isn't it?

Some people might ask why I would write about Jeff, being that he is licensed and California and could be considered a competitor.  The answer is, we really aren't competitors.  I have never battled for a loan against Jeff.  Jeff and I are merely people that have the "potential" to cross paths along the way, and each add what we believe is professional and positive influence on the mortgage business as a whole.  If you were to ask me, it would seem like we work TOGETHER.  I prefer it that way...

Another beautiful thing about Active Rain...