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- Loan Officer Training, Jobs, and Salary InformationLoan officers analyze creditworthiness of loan applicants and approve or deny loans. This job generally requires more education and training or experience than a mere loan clerk and also pays a higher salary.
- Real Estate 101 for Buyers: Real Estate is a Relay RaceWhen I would describe a real estate transaction to friends, clients or family, my favorite analogy to use was that of a real estate race. Despite the jargon and terminology, this is the best way to understand the mechanics of a real estate transaction.
Home Mortgages '" What No Lender Will Ever RevealThe most interesting aspect of the commission structure is termed 'underage and overage'. Under this practice the lender allows the loan officer to make loan pricing concessions to match or beat the competition. Generally the company and the loan officer- S.A.F.E. Act - Mortgages and Protecting HomeownersThe 2008 SAFE Act and the NLMS registry is designed to protect homeowners seeking to obtain a mortgage that loan officers are in compliance.
- How to Float Mortgage LiensFloating a lien is a financial gamble that many people choose when buying a home.
How to Get a Guaranteed LoanGuaranteed collateral loans are for those who have bad credit, weak credit, low credit score or no credit at all. As long as you have collateral, then you will get a loan.
Mortgage and Banking - Where Have All the Loan Officers Gone?Many top mortgage brokers and bankers are still making it big with this new technique.- How to Get a Business Loan from a Local Community BankSteps to obtaining a business loan from a local community bank. Building a strong relationship with your bank is critical in obtaining funds to keep your business operating.
- Choosing a Loan Officer Based on PersonalityNumerous borrowers make the mistake of not considering the person behind the loan officer title. Their personality type can be affect how much you pay, the difficulty of your loan process, and if the loan will close or not.
- Fake Signatures and Loan Officers: What You Should Be Aware OfAs a borrower, you may not like to read what I've written about how loan officers sometimes work. Certain tactics are used to get a loan closed on time and the intentions are well meaning, but technically speaking what goes on can be defined as "fraud."
Layoffs, Restructuring and Downsizing: Keeping Dignity and Respect IntactWorkers are more than employees, they are the single most effective means of Public Relations and Marketing you have. Don't fall prey to myths and emotions that undermine the transition.- Confessions of an Ex-Mortgage Loan OfficerA sure-fire way to know if you are being ripped off or not. Here are 5 things you need to know and always wanted to know about your mortgage.
- How to Look for a Mortgage: Advice from a Former Loan OfficerAs a former loan officer and manager in the home financing department of a major regional bank, I am asked all the time to provide some of my most frequently asked questions as advice when looking for a mortgage. Feel free to use this advice for yourself, friends and family.
- Q&A: Loan Officer Gives Advice on Mortgages, Buying Homes, Interest Rates and ForeclosuresThis article includes excerpts from an interview with a senior loan officer at a major mortgage company in Schaumburg, Illinois.
- Whose Fault is the Sub Prime Market Meltdown?While subprime is the term used for loans issued to people with poor credit, The subprime mortgage market gave unscrupulous loan officers the best chance to make millions from these hapless borrowers.
- How to Apply for a Loan Even If You're RejectedMany people believe that once they've been rejected for a loan it is over, and they will never have a chance of getting a loan. This is not always the case. Persistence and assertiveness are key to getting your loan approved.
I Wrote a Script About Intercultural Communication in a Professional EnvironmentA college project for Communications was to write a 30-minute script in an office setting about 3 or 4 multicultural conversations first so you see the character first without the stereotypical label. Could this be a sitcom or a drama?- How to Get the Best Mortgage Rate at the Lowest Cost, or No PointsHow to get the lowest cost mortgage at the best rate
- Applying for a Consumer Loan: Know the BasicsSeveral basic steps that are taken when applying and getting approved for a loan and what a loan officer looks for before he approves a loan.
- First Person: Financial Reform Worries Mortgage ConsultantThe financial reform bill signed in July purports to protect consumers from risky loans and unscrupulous lenders. Its real result will be decreased loan availability, higher borrower costs and continued lender confusion.
The Best Way to Shop for a HomeWhen shopping for a home there is no better way than to shop like a pro. Here are some tips from the pros that will make your experience easier, faster and simple to understand.
Mortgage and Banking - New Idea Creates Cash Flow for Desperate Loan OfficersThis new idea keeps you in the cash flow during our down market.
Ex Loan Officers and Realtors - New Trends Lead to FortuneThe last trend made many of us a lot of money, but that well has run dry for now. The prudent thing would be to position ourselves in front of the next trend. Let me help you discover what that trend is.
Mortgage Brokers, Loan Officers, Bankers and Realtors - There is Hope!We know that the real estate market and banking industry will have to come back around eventually. But in the meantime, here are the latest trends where you can profit.- Down Payment Grants for HomesA grant for a down payment on a home comes with qualification requirements but it does not have to be paid back.
- The Indian MindAmericans make money so that they can almost instantly spend it. In fact, they even spend money they don't yet possess. Indians like to hang on to money, to build it up into a nice little pile.
- What is a Prepayment Penalty?Prepayment penalties are assessed to loans by lenders, when a borrower decides to payoff the loan balance prior to the agreed upon maturity date. A lot of borrowers do not realize they have prepayment penalties within their contracts.
- Key Factors when Buying a HouseA step by step guide that will possibly help you when you are buying a home.
- My Experience Buying Our First Home.Buying and selling a home can have lots of headaches to it. Here are some things me and my wife went through when we bought our first home. Hopefully by reading it you will learn something and not make the same mistakes I did.
- First Time Home Buyer's GuideBuying your first home can be a daunting task. As a matter of fact, anytime you buy a home it can be overwhelming when you consider all of the variables that can come into play.
- Tips for Obtaining a Mortgage During Tough TimesObtaining a mortgage is not easy today, considering all the paper work, red tape and time involved.
- How Can I Figure Out What My Limit is for a Mortgage?You want to get some idea on what your options are before you go talk to a professional?
- Mortgage Boom and Bust: Let's Play the Blame GameThe folly of man and his financial woes. Working for less than minimum wage, hoping to score it big. Hard to sell when the banks shut you out of the inventory but is the average mortgage broker to blame?
The Fed and Mortgage RegulationRegulation of Loan Officers is imperative in the mortgage industry.
"Getting a Mortgage" From the Mouth of an Honest BrokerFind out how to properly prepare for a new mortgage or new purchase directly from the mouth of a expirienced and honest broker. This is a detailed and direct discription of what you will need to get into a new mortgage safely and informed.- How to Be a Hero in the ARMs CrisisWith at least six million ARM (adjustable rate mortgages) scheduled to reset in the next four years, consumers are all too eager to be saved. For mortgage brokers and loan officers, there's no better time to be a hero.
- Credit Analysis: The C's of CreditWhen you go see a loan officer to get a personal or business loan, what do you suppose they are evaluating you on? You may think it's just your credit history from the Bureau, but in actuality credit analysis is a very in-depth process.
Tips for First-Time Home BuyersThe U.S. housing market is softening, making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans. But how to go about finding your first home?
Mortgage Industry Entrepreneur Launches eMortgEdge 1003 Power Version 11003 Power is a revolutionary new mortgage loan system created exclusively for mortgage brokers, loan officers, loan processors and wholesale lenders that speeds the loan origination process by providing a comprehensive web-based loan processing application.- Home Loan Documents: Three Things You Should Know Before SigningMost of the confusion with loan servicing is a direct result of misunderstanding home loan terms at closing. The following tips will help you to understand your home loan, and protect your investment.

