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Mortgage Companies Only Care About Money

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Mortgage Companies Only Care About Money

 

 

     At least that's what I thought.  Almost every day it seems there's another settlement between a bank and the department of Justice based on something done in the mortgage world that traded consumer trust for tremendous profits.  Let's face it, the business of banking can't exist without profits.  That said, I've always thought that taking care of people leads to more profits.  People always come first with me.  For years, I felt that I was in the minority in this way of thinking - in my industry, I was.SF Nun Fundraiser

 

 

     Since joining Mason-McDuffie back in August, I've seen many examples that illustrate I'm no longer alone, and I couldn't be more proud of the people I work with.  We have a company newsletter that goes out monthly, and regularly recognizes employees for not only their business achievements and volume production, but their personal milestones - accomplishments, additions to families, charitable acts or good causes that they're associated with.  Sure, we reward financial accomplishments - as a company they're necessary for our survival, but to see recognition of people being good people is a bonus that is a rare sight in an industry that's largely about money, money, and money.

 

 

     Today, I want to share the latest example.  Many of you may have heard the story of the 2 nuns facing eviction in San Francisco due to the rising costs of properties and rents.  These 2 have devoted their lives to feeding the homeless, and lived modest lives in doing their work.  With an increase in rent, they're going to be forced out of their own home.  

 

 

     This is where Mason-McDuffie comes in.  Today, our President forwarded an email to our company announcing a crowdfunding effort through gofundme.com to fight the eviction.  In just 1 day, this effort has raised more than $6700 that will go directly toward keeping these nuns in their home.  More than $5000 of this has come directly from Mason-McDuffie and my fellow coworkers.  In just 1 day.  Our goals are really lofty, but why shouldn't they be?  We strive to have high volume each month and close an awful lot of loans.  Why shouldn't we strive equally when it comes to supporting good causes?

 

 

     For a long time, I've believed the way to a successful life, both personally and professionally, is to help other people.  That mindset is hard to come by in the financial world.  I'm happy and proud to be a part of an organization that shares the same beliefs, and puts their money where their mouth is.

 

 

If you'd like to learn more or help the cause, click here  - no donation amount is too small.  If you're Catholic, you know the level of service these women have committed their lives to.  If you're not religious or even anti-religion, it's not about religion - it's about supporting people that have devoted their lives to helping those in need and helping their local communities.  It would be nice to be a part of a response that let's them know people are there when they themselves need some help.  

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John Meussner
NMLS ID #138061

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Comments(7)

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

John,  This is an awesome story ... not anything we would see on the local news. The news only reports the crap.  So happy to be working with you and Mason-McDuffie.

Feb 10, 2016 11:07 AM
John Meussner

Kathleen Daniels update, we've got mentions from Inman, google alert news, and a housing wire article here http://www.housingwire.com/articles/36258-mason-mcduffie-mortgage-helps-san-francisco-nuns-threatened-with-eviction


 


Word is spreading, thankfully - we're above $7500 now : )

Feb 11, 2016 03:49 AM
John Meussner

Thanks Kathleen!  We got some help spreading the word from Inman, and we're working with local news outlets to continue toward the goal, we'll see how it goes 

Feb 10, 2016 12:02 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

John that is an excellent thing you and your co-workers are doing.  But let me also assure you that there are many of us in this business who share those same values.  There are many of us that it is not all about the money.

Feb 10, 2016 11:42 AM
John Meussner

I'm aware we have a lot of good people in the industry, but in my experience  there are also a lot of people who let compassion and good will become secondary to profit.

Feb 10, 2016 12:03 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Top of the morning John.  Great post and story.  I am sincerely pleased to hear how happy you are with your new company.  Mark

Feb 10, 2016 06:06 PM
John Meussner

Hello there Mark, good to hear from you, and yes, it's been a really nice experience here thus far!

Feb 11, 2016 03:42 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning John. What a wonderful story you shared, it sure does sound like a wonderful place you now should call home.

Feb 10, 2016 06:51 PM
John Meussner

Thanks Joe.  Nowhere is perfect, but I've definitely found a good place with good people.

Feb 11, 2016 03:42 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

What a wonderful story about a company with heart. People SHOULD come first, but often they don't. Thanks for sharing.

Feb 10, 2016 07:36 PM
John Meussner

Thanks for stopping by, Kat!

Feb 11, 2016 03:42 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I love the inspirational post. Thank you for sharing. Have a good day.

Feb 10, 2016 09:03 PM
John Meussner

Thank you Gita!

Feb 11, 2016 03:42 AM
Raymond Denton
Homesmart / Evergreen Realty - Laguna Woods, CA
Laguna Woods Realtor®

What comes around goes around ... Karma happens, John, and your heart contains lots of Karma.

Feb 11, 2016 12:44 AM
John Meussner

Thanks Raymond, I appreciate that!

Feb 11, 2016 03:41 AM