Just so all of you don't think I'm a downer I thought I'd share with you all the great reasons we do what we do.

1) We get to work with great borrowers, realtors, title companies, appraisers, and escrow agents.

2) We're allowed to build our business the way we see fit.  Where else can we inject our own personality into our business?

3) We get to market, market, market, market.  I don't know about you but this keeps me motivated.

4) We get to be part of a great peer group.  One of the best things I discovered was Active Rain.  Thank you!

5) Things are never dull.  No loan is ever the same, rates change daily, the market goes up and down. We definitely need to be on our toes.

6) The opportunities for learning are endless.  This morning I was having coffee with a realtor who just returned from a 3 week trip to South Africa.  Her pictures were absolutely amazing!  I know this has nothing to do with business, but sometimes it's important to appreciate all that life has to offer.

7) When we do well, everyone wins. Not only can we do well financially but the borrower truly appreciates what we have done for them.  A transaction done correctly is appreciated by all parties.

8) Everyone is a prospect at some point in time.  What other industry can say that?  I know there are other vocations that can, but are they as rewarding as ours?

Can you think of any more? Times are different now, but we know what we need to do.  And if you're a borrower with good credit and money in the bank, the world is your oyster.  Take advantage of it!  Call your favorite loan officer and start investing your hard earned money.  Have a great weekend!

Paul