lenderagent relationship: Illegal Kickbacks and Referral Fees - The Request Absolutely Drives Me Crazy and I Just Don't Get It - 09/02/07 01:23 AM
Last week, I got a call from a real estate agent who wants to interview me to be one of his referral partners, one of his preferred lenders.
"Aaron, I have heard great things about you.  I read your newsletter each month.  I know you know what you are doing and in today's market, that's what I need," he said.
I was thrilled.  I love getting those calls.  We set up a meeting for this Wednesday at Starbucks.  Doesn't every real estate meeting take place there?
Anyway, today, this agent calls me.  "Aaron, I have a client for you. Give him a call."
Even better.  We haven't even met … (94 comments)