Loan officer consumer strategies
Blog posts: Consumer strategies
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Housewarming gift ideas for loan officers
A gift at closing can be a nice way to welcome borrowers to their new home and contribute to a lasting impression that can lead to referrals.
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3 lessons from a 20-year mortgage career
Jeremy Engle shares these key lessons he learned over the course of his career in loan origination: Be ready to pivot; be a problem-solver; and focus on service.
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Why every loan officer should know their client avatars
A client avatar helps you understand the full picture of the client: who they are, what their life looks like, what they know (and what they don’t), and the concerns they may not even say out loud.
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The mortgage industry’s best-kept secret: How education, common interests and the law of reciprocity can transform your lead generation
The key to your success as a loan officer is in your passion, your knowledge, and the connections you already have.
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How consistency, client education, and systems drive success in the mortgage industry
Shane Kidwell describes 6 key strategies that can help loan officers elevate a mortgage business.
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The evolution of divorce mortgage planning: From simple loan origination to comprehensive financial strategy
Judy Bruns outlines how loan officers can become advisors who provide more comprehensive financial solutions for divorcing homeowners.
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4 takeaways for loan officers from the June Mastermind Summit
Get insights about the NAR settlement, why originators need to get back to basics, the importance of video and more.
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6 credit tips for loan officers to use with borrowers
Get answers to frequently asked questions about credit scores and credit reporting.
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Go back to the basics to help more renters become homeowners
Build your pipeline by seeking out potential clients who may not know if they’re ready to buy a home.
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Establish your network by being a part of your community
People want to work with those they know, like and trust. Build your community rapport by being a connector and working in partnership with others.
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Creative strategies to use with move-up buyers
More experienced borrowers face their own obstacles – and often need advice from a savvy loan officer to help them achieve their goals.
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How to help borrowers overcome a low appraisal
If an appraisal comes in under the offer price, how can a lender help a borrower overcome that hurdle? Here's one solution.
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How to talk about down payment assistance with borrowers and real estate agents
Demand for DPA programs is at a record high. Why do loan officers balk at taking advantage of these opportunities?
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5 strategies that help loan officers work more efficiently to manage high origination volume
2021 is going to be another unique and challenging year. Is your business ready for a shift?
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How to avoid mortgage loan officer burnout
Learn how to reduce burnout while also bringing the most value to the most people in the least amount of time.
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3 ways loan officers can help speed up the underwriting process
Learn 3 simple ways loan officers can close more loans, faster, and be more organized while doing it.
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How loan officers grow business as financial planners to borrowers
It's clear how loan officers grow business as financial planners to borrowers, but first you have to know my background in the mortgage industry.
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4 down payment assistance marketing strategies for loan officers
31% of millennial homebuyers are planning to use a first-time homebuyer assistance program to help with their down payment. Learn how to reach them.
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How to turn your mortgage advice into a competitive advantage
As a loan officer, your mortgage advice can be a competitive advantage in helping borrowers realize their dreams of becoming a homeowner.
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What baseball can teach us about loan production
There’s a fundamental element of baseball that can help loan officers become better sales professionals: the number 3.
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How loan officers succeed in a cooling housing market
Transferring success from a hot market to a cool one isn't guaranteed!
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5 money smart tips to share with your mortgage borrowers
As a mortgage loan officer, you’re uniquely positioned to help your mortgage borrowers manage or eliminate their debt. Use these 5 money smart tips to set your mortgage borrowers on the path towards a debt-free future.
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The solution to CFPB's TILA-RESPA Black Hole Issue is simple
The CFPB recently announced a fix for the so-called "Black Hole Issue," a byproduct of amendments to the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Form (TRID 2.0). See how this fix works in 5 different examples.
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How to be a first-time homebuyer's best friend
First-time homebuyers have become my bread-and-butter, so to speak. Here's how I have become a first-time homebuyer's best friend.
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7 ways to effectively talk to Millennials about mortgage interest rates
Millennials are now the largest living generation in America. Learn how to talk to them about home buying and mortgage interest rates.
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The secret all top loan officers know
Top loan officers have one thing in common that allow them to maximize their opportunities and generate more business. Do you know what it is?
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5 strategies loan officers use to attract more business
To keep your business healthy, you need a steady flow of new and repeat customers coming through your door. So how can you attract more business?
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Want to close more loans? Help borrowers find financial stability
You're in the perfect position to educate first-time homebuyers on how financial stability will help them achieve sustainable, successful homeownership.
Learn more about your markets
Get stats, facts, and tools to use with key homebuying demographics.
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The Millennial generation
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Insights and tools for marketing to Hispanics
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Gen Z is on the move!
Mortgage calculators to use with borrowers
These consumer calculators from MGIC and Readynest are designed for loan officers to provide the information needed to help potential homebuyers make the right choice when considering homeownership.
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