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Why is it taking my loan so freaking long to close?
Before I attempt to answer that question, interested readers should know something.  I am a loan officer by trade.  That's what they call us.  I don't particularly like that title, but what's in a name?
I don't get paid an hourly wage or a salary.  If I don't close loans, I don't make a dime.  If I don't make a dime, that means I can't eat, drink, or even sleep if I can't afford to make my mortgage payments.  That's not a sales pitch, that's a reality.  It's in my best interests to close every loan that comes under my wing.  While there are ethics involved to ensure you are doing your client right, if I can offer and do a loan for you that puts you in a better financial situation, I want to close your loan as fast as possible.  It's not only in your best interest, but mine as well.
So why is it taking so freaking long?  Good question.  Here's a few observations on my behalf:
More volume with less 'able and willing' people to deal with it.  Let's be honest here (I love that line:), the mortgage industry isn't exactly the most attractive line of work to get ... more

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