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“Workations” Have Second Home Sales Soaring
Remote work drives growth in second-home sales as affluent buyers leverage low mortgage rates to combine business and pleasure....
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What You Should Know About Today’s Millennial Homebuyers
Millennials are the largest generation and, despite hurdles, continue to be the most likely to buy a house....
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Five Keys to Originating More Construction-to-Permanent Loans
As the tightening housing shortage sets new records, loan originators prepare for a rise in construction-to-permanent mortgage loans....
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Helping Homebuyers Become “House Rich”
Owning a home is one of the biggest drivers of wealth creation, and it’s a topic many homebuyers don’t hear enough about....
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Flourishing in Uncertainty
The 2020 housing market exceeded all expectations. Entering 2021, loan originators will undoubtedly face new challenges that require flexibility and innovative solutions to thrive in a fast-changing mar...
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The Five Habits of Successful Loan Originators
How can mortgage loan originators finish 2020 strong and begin 2021 with substantial momentum? One time-tested strategy is to emulate a successful LO’s daily habits....
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As Refinance Fees Loom, Offer Borrowers Additional Savings
Lenders are scrambling to complete refinances ahead of new fees imposed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that will add an average $1,400 to borrowers’ home loans, beginning in December. Stand out in this h...
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Debunking Mortgage Myths
With millions of Americans working at home due to COVID-19, many renters and homeowners are thinking about moving to larger homes with more amenities, including dedicated office space and exercise equip...
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Make Online Reviews Part of Your Referral Strategy
During a time when face-to-face contacts are far less frequent, mortgage originators can still collect valuable referrals by encouraging customer feedback on sites that rate businesses, like Google Revi...
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Prepare for Spring with Low-Cost Meeting Apps
With an unpredictable spring ahead, low-cost meeting apps stand out as a great way to reach potential borrowers — including tools offering options to share presentations or documents for your customers ...
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