Mortgage PRO Week in Review -- 12/31/07 through 01/06/08

What better way to start the New Year than to concentrate on one of the more important subjects in our economy and in our world?  Active-Rain is blessed with many things and one of those things happens to be a lot of talented writers within the Real Estate Profession.  Here's my attempt to highlight some of the best in regards to the Mortgage Industry....

There's been a lot of non-sense thrown around with what has gone within the Industry.  And anytime you use or hear the word 'Fed'....it tends to get intimidating.  Matt Heaton wrote one of the more concise and informative tutorials on what The FED is and isn't about. 

* "Why does no one in the media understand The FED?" by Matt Heaton

One of the better contributors to the Mortgage side of things here can be found if you do yourself a favor and subscribe to Mr. Ken Cook.

* "The Federal Reserve Board is LYING - YSP All Over Again" by Ken Cook

I'd like now to call a spade a spade.  If you are looking for a post that truly exemplifies some of the best Mortgage-Related Insights from the year that was 2007....you'll have to read one of the best in all the land, Jeff Belonger.

* "Active Rain 2007 Year in Review -- Mortgages -- by Jeff Belonger"

To do one of these Reviews and not include the man I perceive to be a bona-fide Legend & Individual we can all aspire to be in the Mortgage Business, Mr. William J. Archambault, Jr. .....would be hazardous to my soul. 

* "Your Greatest Year In Real Estate Is Here" by William J. Archambault, Jr.

There was an interesting question brought forth from a very valuable contributor to Active Rain, Mr. Gary Miljour.....

*  "Are Wholesale Mortgage Banks putting themselves Out of Business on Purpose?" by Gary Miljour

Whether it is Mortgages or Marketing, this cat is stellar at both.  If you're a client, you can be assured to be represented by one of the best.  If your a Real Estate Professional, become a sponge and read up....

* "Inman Connect NYC 2008: Making Money From Your Blogging Efforts"  by Brian Brady

Many in our Industry may be reluctant to keep abreast of the times and technology before us, Matthew Blum is not and helps to let everyone in on our 'Dirty Little Secret'....we don't work by the hour.

* "Are You Available 24/7 For Your Potential Clients? Don't You Love Technology" by Matthew J Blum

If you are one of those who have a hard time proving your income and are looking to buy or refinance a home, Ricardo does a nice & parsimonious job of laying out the Stated Income product for us all...

* "Stated Income Loans" by Ricardo Bueno

Sometimes the best teachings and advice come from what NOT to do in your line of work.  I think Jim does a nice job in this particular case study...

* "Dishonest Lenders"  by Jim Ludes

There's a very respectable and time honored tradition on how to deal with problems....it's called presenting solutions.  In this post, a guy mentioned earlier who is vast becoming one of my favorite reads from the Mortgage Side of things...tees off...

* "Real Estate: We Broke It--Let's Fix It" by Ken Cook

On that note, I bid thee farewell for this particular evening.  I hope you can learn and take something away from these posts that makes your life just a tad easier.

The next two on the map are....

Matthew Rosov 01/07/08 through 01/13/08 

Keith Hoffman . 01/14/08 through 01/20/08

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