Crafting a mortgage file for submission is an art, but did you know that your submission notes can be one of the most important parts of your deal? Thorough broker notes can lead to speedier approvals and a smoother underwriting process. Here are the top 5 things you...
The day-to-day life at a mortgage brokerage can be fast paced at the best of times. Once a last-minute purchase or urgent refinance is added to that mix, the pace can threaten to become hectic. Oftentimes, it is tempting in these situations to close that last-minute...
Client Interviewing Tips Starting out as a new Mortgage Agent, there is a lot of new information to take in and new processes to get used to. Learning how to conduct a thorough client interview and take a proper application is key to hitting the ground running. ...
You’ve met with your client. You’ve done a thorough job of asking open-ended questions, probing for explanations, and understanding any unique challenges of their situation. You write up the deal, select your lender and press submit. And then you wait…and your...
In the process of interviewing a client, you’ve discovered some challenges with their application. You recognize that something about the application either doesn’t add up or requires further questions and investigation. But what does that look like?...
