Articles
June 29, 2017
Are You Gambling with Your Interest Rate?
This week, I am sharing my mortgage tip from Vegas! My daughter is at a dance competition, and I am here to support her. As I’ve been here, I’ve thought about the way that gambling can relate to mortgages in certain situations….
June 21, 2017
No Closing Costs: Is it Too Good to Be True??
Have you seen the marketing ploys from mortgage companies that advertise no closing costs? Often, these marketing campaigns target homeowners who are interested in refinancing their mortgage. Don’t be fooled by messages that make claims that are too good to be true,…
June 15, 2017
The Fed Meeting: What Does it Mean for Mortgage Rates?
Yesterday was the second day of the Fed meeting, which means that it was the time when Janet Yellen announced a decision on the Fed Funds Rate. What does that mean for your mortgage? What is the Fed Meeting? Janet Yellen is…
June 7, 2017
Database Management and Self-Discipline
Having a database (Customer Relationship Management system, CRM) is just the first step to building a relationship with your clients. But, you will be losing out on potential business if you are paying for this monthly service without implementing the self-discipline to…
June 1, 2017
What is Desktop Underwriter (DU) and What Does It Mean?
Today, our topic is heavily focused on real estate: we are talking about Desktop Underwriters, also known as DU. I wanted to talk about this topic today because DU just released a new version, and the upgrades look like they will be…
May 24, 2017
The Big 3: Short Sale, Foreclosure, and Bankruptcy
Often, we hear questions from customers who are wondering how past financial problems will impact their ability to get a mortgage. If you have recently gone through one of “the big three,” will you be able to get financing for your home?…
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