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My Third Special Transaction

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Mortgage and Lending with George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages NMLS #65149

Lisa Von Domek is host the "February Contest - Love is in the air!"  In her challenge Lisa asks us to  us to write a blog about three of our favorite transactions witch made us feel good.  This will be an easy contest for me this month because I have done far more than three transactions which stand out in my mind that made me feel good.  The three I have chosen to submit for Lisa's contest were each very special, but for very different reasons.

In My First Special Transaction I choose to write about my very first loan when I became a Loan Originator.  In My Second Special Transaction I wrote about the first loan I did for a young couple I have known since they were in kindergarten with my oldest son Matthew.  In this last post, My Third Special Transaction is about an other special experience, but one which is very different from the first two.

I have actually written three blogs in the past about his particular Borrower, because of things which have happened since I did her loan.  The blog below "Special Closing ........... Forever Grateful" was written in October 11, 2011.

 

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"Back on August 27, I wrote a post about a "Special Closing" that I had.  It was special because of the Borrower and her family situation.  It was not an easy loan, in fact it is one of the loans that I have worked the hardest on in order to get it approved. 

There was not only a lot of work done by me, but my Underwriter, and Processor as well.  Everyone took an interest in getting this loan done, and wanted to see this Borrower improve her situation, and well as that of her children.  Life had been dealing her lemons, and it was about time for her to get a break. 

My Underwriter and Processor put more time and energy into this loan than I have ever seen them do before.  Now mind you they give it their all on every loan, but this went way above what would have been expected.  Many times we put a lot into a loan and never hear from the  Borrower again.  They were happy to get the house, but once the loan Closes we do not hear from them again until they are once again looking to do something else.  But every once and a while after they have moved into their new home, they remember those that helped them get there. 

Such was the case with this "Special Closing".  She appreciated what everyone did for her, and today I got a card with the following: 

George, 

Thanks so much for making it possible, you didn't give up on me.  People ask me "how in the world you own a home", I can't believe it myself.  My kids are so happy, I owe it to you.  God bless you and your family 

Forever grateful,

This made my day, and was worth far more than the commission on any loan."

 

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When her loan closed the smile on the Borrower’s face was from ear to ear, as was the smile on her children’s face when they heard the news.  The Closing was a pleasure to be at, and very gratifying to see her get the keys to her first house.  My closing words to her once she had the keys to the house in her hands was, “a lot of people went to bat for you to make this happen for you and your family, don’t let them down.  Show them that all the work they put into this was worth every second of their time”.

Well she listened to what I told he, and she did not disappoint.  Two years to the date from when her loan closed she showed up at my office with a big smile on her face, because she wanted to personally tell me she had done what I asked, and made everyone of her monthly payments for two years on the first of every month.

The story does not end there.  A month later her name was pulled out of a drawing we have every month for a free mortgage payment for those Borrowers who pay the mortgage on or before the first of the month.  You can read about that blog at "My First Borrower To Win The McCue Mortgage 1st Of The Month Club Drawing!"

This Loan was as special an experience as they get.  The loan was not about the loan size or commission, the sales price was less than $100,000.  But it was more satisfying than if it had been a $1,000,000 loan. 

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Comments (11)

Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Little thank you notes, like the one you outline above, are a wonderful gift for service well given, George.

Feb 13, 2018 07:12 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS George, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!    

Feb 13, 2018 07:13 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

George loved this post, and not wanting to be a smart ass, are not all transactions special? Seems they all have a story and we would love to share...Endre

Feb 13, 2018 11:45 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I loved this story, George.  I am very happy that it worked out so well.

Feb 14, 2018 05:02 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

For us as well...it is never the commission...and often, the smaller ones represent the people who worked the hardest and deserved it the most.

Feb 15, 2018 03:19 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

George, it is always the great feeling you have when you have been able to deliver so well to well deserving clients who deserve the best lemonade from those past lemons.

Feb 15, 2018 04:47 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

George Souto - I'm a believer there are angels on earth and many Angels like you, your processor, and Underwriter don't even know you are Angels but you are! And you're all humble human beings with a beautiful soul. 

Feb 15, 2018 07:18 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

George, I know you have many special clients and have great job satisfaction for doing a stellar job. I like your program of giving a mortgage payment away.

Feb 16, 2018 05:51 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

What a special and lovely story George Souto this is one of my favorite contest entries.  Thank you for sharing!

Feb 16, 2018 06:45 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

THIS .... this is what success is made of.  It is not volumes of sales. It's the number of lives we touch, how we help them, and how we make a difference in their lives.  I got the goose bumps reading this and the end made my eyes get a little watery. I am such a sap!  Well done George Souto 

Feb 17, 2018 09:33 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

George - This is a wonderful story I really enjoyed it . It must have made you so proud

Feb 19, 2018 08:00 AM