Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Apart from selling produce that is popular in former Soviet countries, these stores represent a marketing opportunity for Alex Naumovych, a loan officer at Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corporation. The pastor of the Ukrainian church is currently looking to buy a house and I’m working on his pre approval.”.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Steinway is the sole loan officer in his branch and is supported by the rest of his five team members, who primarily focus on marketing its realtor relationships. Closing just shy of $100 million of production in 2022, he’s aiming for a higher loan origination volume in 2023. It’s the local relationships.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2022

To get into an agent’s circle, an LO has to see problems before they manifest they need to communicate whether the news is good, bad or ugly, agents said. range, versus closing on their mortgage now when their homes are finally finished being built and rates are around 7.0%,” said Summers, a Keller Williams agent in Provo, Utah.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

Buyside helps real estate agents and loan officers engage homeowners with not just home value tools but also branded wealth optimization tips on their home’s equity so homeowners can now truly view their home as an asset. “According to NAR over 69% of buyers have a home to sell, so really homeowners represent the earliest buyer.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

How origination modernization benefits lenders The mortgage application and pre-approval processes have been digitized for some time, to the benefit of borrowers and lenders alike. Streamlining operations Once a borrower is approved for a mortgage loan, the process should run like clockwork.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2023

The combination of an economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates and persisting affordability challenges will further reduce purchase demand, which keeps Monson and thousands of loan officers up at night. For instance, most loan officers don’t see the point of their clients buying down rates by paying a lot of money upfront.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

When rates start to trend down, the company expects to add more loan officers, call center staff and operation staff. Now that the market has turned, do you see any challenges for your purchase call center agents ? The call center is going to be the in-market agent’s best friend. We’re growing quite a bit.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 20, 2021

According to a new report, choosing the right lender or loan officer is by far the most important decision you will make when entering into a new home transaction. Pre-approval. When you’ve decided which lender to use, you need to begin the pre-approval process. Finding that Perfect House.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to a new report, choosing the right lender or loan officer is by far the most important decision you will make when entering into a new home transaction. Pre-approval. When you’ve decided which lender to use, you need to begin the pre-approval process. Finding that Perfect House.

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Keller Williams

AUGUST 17, 2022

The current real estate market may be shifting, but there is still plenty of opportunity for agents. Over the next several months, the housing market will be more in line with pre-pandemic market conditions,” shares KW chief economist Ruben Gonzalez. Connect with a Keller Mortgage Loan Officer.

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Real Trends

DECEMBER 5, 2022

To get into an agent’s circle, an LO has to be a good communicator, see problems before they manifest and communicate whether the news is good, bad or ugly, agents said. In turn, real estate agents are doing everything they can to ensure they get their clients into their home of choice. Trouble in partnership paradise.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 19, 2021

. “With Rocket Mortgage, I’m able to get people approved fairly quickly, and they are as flexible and available to me as I am to my client,” says DaCosta, an agent at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers. “I also have two loan reps who are there when I’m putting in a loan referral.”

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Redfin

APRIL 7, 2023

To help you get started, we turned to some of Redfin’s top Partner Agents in San Diego to help you navigate the process with confidence. Get pre-approved for a mortgage My advice to first-time homebuyers is to find a good loan officer and get pre-approved, fully underwritten approval is best.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Ask your agent. Real estate agents don’t typically deal with the loan process. But most agents know lenders who have experience helping borrowers who don’t have a lot of cash for a down payment. an agent with Century 21 Envision in Upper Marlboro, MD. State-specific programs for low down payments.

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Real Trends

JUNE 14, 2023

Agents, our world now has higher mortgage rates , fewer qualified buyers, fewer investors transacting, and a whole lot of uncertainty. Upgrade your mortgage knowledge so you’ll be able to counsel your buyers and the buyer’s agent. Not all lenders specialize in all types of loans. Is there a cap?

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RIS Media

JUNE 2, 2021

Scott agents. ” “Where can I get pre-approved for my next home?” Our loan officers are looking forward to the new tool.” “This is a great opportunity for all parties” said Buyside Chief Revenue Officer, Ashley Terrell. According to the company, Buyside helped John L.

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RIS Media

JUNE 30, 2021

Buyside helps real estate agents and loan officers engage homeowners with not just home value tools, but also branded wealth optimization tips on their home’s equity so homeowners can now truly view their home as an asset,” said Charles J. Williams IV, CEO, Buyside.

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RIS Media

JUNE 3, 2021

It will feature a variety of important topics for potential homeowners including discussions about down payments, mortgage types, pre-approval and the lending process. The Alliance will also provide resources to help combat potential housing discrimination against sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Consumers go online and shop for rates or contact the lender their real estate agent has suggested. But when should the lender inject the loan officer or consultant into the process? Can the borrower shop for a loan anonymously? After that, it tends to get messy.

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Redfin

AUGUST 13, 2020

Clearing your way to get approved for a home loan will ensure that you are ready to act when that dream home appears on the housing market. Follow these ten steps for how to get a home loan and put a plan in place to finance what will most likely be the biggest purchase of your life. Step 1: Know your credit score.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 9, 2021

Getting Pre-Approved for the Family Opportunity Loan. Getting a pre-approval letter from a lender for the Family Opportunity Loan is almost identical to getting approved for any conventional mortgage. Should you hire a real estate agent? Is using a local real estate agent a smart idea?

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Realtor.com

MARCH 10, 2021

“We gave ourselves some secret wiggle room that allowed us to reach outside of the budget we told our agent,” Bryan says. Better yet, getting prepared with a Verified Approval Letter from Rocket Mortgage® by Quicken Loans® can help prospective buyers stand out from the crowd when making an offer.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 8, 2020

In this bonus Walkthrough episode, you’ll learn why homeowners call HomeLight Trade-In the “easy button” of real estate and why agents say it’s a “game changer” that’s helping them sell more homes and create happy clients. You can find the group here: HomeLight Agent Community – The Walkthrough.

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

It’s recommended to get pre-approved before house hunting to give yourself a realistic idea of how much home you can afford ; however, a mortgage pre-approval doesn’t guarantee that your loan application will be approved. Give your loan officer full disclosure from the start – tell us everything.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2022

He built features that cater to realtors’ needs – such as weekly updates on the housing market, daily alerts of mortgage rates and keeping real estate agents informed of borrowers’ pre-approval status. I have about five loan officers helping me, and I have more than 30 processors and assistants helping me.

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HomeLight

JUNE 28, 2021

HUD’s Office of Housing also includes the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), an agency that insures mortgage loans issued by FHA-approved lenders to protect against losses if a borrower defaults on a loan. The buyer must work with a HUD-approved real estate agent/broker for all bidding (HUD homes are sold at auction).

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In his 20 years in mortgage banking, no year has compared to 2023 in terms of difficulty, said Ben Cohen, Guaranteed Rate ’s managing director and a top-producing loan officer. It was another brutal year, pushing loan originators to work longer hours, close loans faster while diversifying their mortgage product offerings.

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HomeLight

MAY 10, 2022

Zillow is an online real estate marketplace where people people can browse listings and connect with agents who advertise on the site. Has brokerage licenses but does not hire agents. Lower listing fees of 1%-1.5%, buyer rebates, salaried agents. Hosts FSBO listings? Brokerage status? Operates as a technology-driven brokerage.

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Windemere Buying

APRIL 11, 2022

Your mortgage rate will depend on your financial strength, your credit score, and other factors, so make sure to talk to a loan officer before you start looking for a home. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage will identify what you’re able to afford and helps strengthen your offer when the time comes.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2023

The lender runs its business based on a “no-loan-officer” model in which all of its 45 employees are licensed and delegated to a specific role in closing a loan. Back in the 2007-2009 meltdown, we had loan officers with us at that time.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

Your real estate agent is another great resource for help!). For these loans, qualified first-time buyers can make a down payment as low as 3%. Mark Moskowitz is a top-selling agent in the Agoura Hills area of Los Angeles, where he completes 17% more sales than the average agent. Step 5: Get preapproved for your loan.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

This has serious consequences for real estate agents and loan officers alike, since it’s usually a zero sum game. I sent pre-approvals two-to-three times a day, and then there are 30-plus offers on the homes and I virtually never get contracts,” one veteran loan officer told HW in late March.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Pre-Approval: the Best Opening Play To Make as a Homebuyer. And the best move you can make when you begin your home search is getting pre-approved by a lender. You’ve probably already heard this is an important step, but what exactly is pre-approval and what benefits does it provide you? Bottom Line.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

monkeybusinessimages/iStock No, it’s not leaping into buyer mode by picking out a real estate agent who has pretty homes, setting up a home inspection, and then moving in your sectional couch. Furthermore, lenders don’t just hand out loans to everyone who walks in their door. Step 3: Learn how a loan officer can help.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2022

With the record amount of equity built up in homes over the last couple of years,” says top-performing agent Joseph Lawson of the Cabell Childress Group in Richmond, Virginia, “a lot of people are exploring ways to tap into this access to capital.”. If that application is approved, they now have two loans. Find Agent.

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HomeLight

MAY 31, 2021

And while you can expect to answer plenty of questions from your mortgage lender about qualifying for a loan, as a buyer, there are also several important questions you should be asking your lender. These are things you just might not know as a buyer — but your agent and loan officer can give you guidance!

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2022

Ishbia is confident his firm can benefit from this trend by cutting prices for brokers and bringing more retail loan officers to its wholesale channel, whose market share currently stands at around 20%. I can get you (borrower) a conditional loan approved in 20 minutes.

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