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

I look for a lender with a name. 

Jul 06, 2017 07:10 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

A lender that answers their cell phone on the weekends when I need it.

Jul 06, 2017 07:53 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Knowledge, communication, results and if I am referring buyers to you, you should be referring those who call for a pre qual without a buyer agent to me. 

Jul 06, 2017 07:07 AM
Rainmaker
7,835,402
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I want experienced mortgage loan officers who will work closely with prospects, follow up with them and report to me with the results.

You need the number of loan officers necessary for the products you use. For example, some loan officers do not handle FHA 203(k) loans and some may not handle programs offered in local communities.

Jul 06, 2017 08:04 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

I have a Trump-sized handful of very trusted loan officers, who've proven themselves over the years by working with my clients and bringing them through a successful transaction.

Jul 06, 2017 07:50 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Solutions!

Collaboration!

And I try to keep 3 in the loop of business. You never know when one will drop the ball and kill the source the agent provided for leads completely.

 

Jul 06, 2017 07:25 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

How long have they been in business?

Do they return phone calls?

Do they work the file or turn it over to a processor?

Are the cognizant of closing dates?

Do they table fund?

Do they attend closings?

 

 

Jul 06, 2017 07:13 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I look for service.

Jul 06, 2017 07:08 AM
Rainmaker
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Extreme knowledge and a great team and I work primarily with two for regular type loans and two for non-confirming conventional loans.

Jul 06, 2017 06:52 AM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

Only one thing...

They have to be savvy and know how to take a marginal buyer and make them financially solid.

Someone that can take a foreign national, or a self employed and know exactly how to package and where to place the loan. 

Someone who is experienced enough that can think outside the box to make all the pieces fit. That eliminates almost everyone.

The average mtg broker cannot meet my requirements...

Eve

Jul 06, 2017 09:25 AM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I prefer local lender with local underwriting, knowledge of local and state programs as well as national options.  Good communicator, gets things done on time.  The buyers choose, but I have a handful that I trust.-Kasey

Jul 06, 2017 09:16 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

A knowledgeable lender who can get the job done.

Jul 06, 2017 08:35 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,370
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Knowledge, empathy and availability 

Jul 06, 2017 08:26 AM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Three minimum lenders are offered our clients, unless they have their own. Trouble-free transaction history is the key to being on that 'short list'

Jul 06, 2017 10:43 AM
Rainmaker
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Me. anonymous, are you a new lender seeking answer

Jul 06, 2017 08:52 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Accessibility. Often they are in the same bldg as realtors.

Jul 06, 2017 07:32 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,472
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Honest news, good or bad, and good updates.  I have 3-5 to refer out.

Jul 09, 2017 07:28 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

person that can close deals

Jul 07, 2017 09:08 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I work with two preferred lenders.  I look for honesty and great communications.

Jul 07, 2017 06:26 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Integrity, knowledge and efficiency.

Jul 07, 2017 06:15 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Kathleen Daniels nailed this one!

Jul 07, 2017 06:14 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Honesty, Integrity - and best, available when my clients want to discuss something.

Jul 06, 2017 10:59 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Someone that you can count on to get the job done.

Jul 06, 2017 09:18 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Can they close the loan?   Several.

Jul 06, 2017 08:35 PM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Competenceand character.

I work with Jason E. Gordon 90% of the time, I have a reverse mortgage lender and a NavyFed lender too, they are the remaining 10%.

Jul 06, 2017 07:30 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I work with about 5 and want responsiveness and to close on time. I do not what to hear when they are going on vacation ot are out of the office. It's okay to do but don't tell me about it when I am back home working trying to get deals closed.

Jul 06, 2017 06:42 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Experienced,

Jul 06, 2017 06:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Ability to close the loan on time with no hassle.

Jul 06, 2017 05:23 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Lenders need to be on time and truthful.

 

I use only 2

Jul 06, 2017 04:36 PM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

we have two or three we like....they do great work....follow up properly and have never lost a deal for us....

Jul 06, 2017 01:27 PM
Rainmaker
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Many good answers already.

Jul 06, 2017 01:26 PM
Rainmaker
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

It has to be someone, who has experience and a good track record. I want to trust him or her and also he or she should be local.  If there is a problem, then I can go and talk to the face to face.

Jul 06, 2017 12:59 PM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Look for those who have the time for you. Have at least a few in your pocket that specializes in different types of loan. I also like to have a few that are bilingual. There is no one lender that fits all. 

Jul 06, 2017 12:32 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I look at a loan officer as a member of my team. If he/she does not want to play nice, I'm not interested inviting this loan rep again. 

Jul 06, 2017 12:04 PM
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Mike Kelly,CRS,CIPS
The MJKelly Team - Santa Rosa, CA
"One of Sonoma County's Natural Resources"

The lender calls listing agents for me and tells them how great my Buyers are and also how great I AM! One who gives "Credit-Approval" letters and means it. So good that I don't go in with a Loan Contingency.

Jul 06, 2017 11:32 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

#1 is customer service (including communication), followed by competitive rates and those who do what they say they will do...Closing on-time is very important to me as well. I have 5 lenders with whom I've worked for years and each of them offers different products for which I match with my clients (I know who to refer each one to).

Jul 06, 2017 10:46 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,153
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Must be available at all times. Must know what they are talking about and finally: No hype just yes or know or I dont know but will find out

Jul 06, 2017 10:24 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I have nothing to add to this list, you have great answers. A

Jul 06, 2017 09:03 AM