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Spring EQ Acquired by Private Equity Firm

Spring EQ Acquired by Private Equity Firm

Sunday, 10 September 2023
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Mortgage lender Spring EQ has agreed to an acquisition by private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management. So reports PE Hub. Read more...
Investor Pleads Guilty in $1M Mortgage Scam

Investor Pleads Guilty in $1M Mortgage Scam

Sunday, 10 September 2023
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A real estate investor has copped to his role in a $1 million mortgage fraud scam, according to authorities. So reports NJ.com. Read more...
Zillow Launches 1% Down Payment Program

Zillow Launches 1% Down Payment Program

Monday, 04 September 2023
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Zillow Home Loans has rolled out an initiative that lowers down payments to as little as 1% for eligible borrowers. So reports MortgageOrb. Read more...
Better.com Suffers Miserable Stock Market Debut

Better.com Suffers Miserable Stock Market Debut

Monday, 04 September 2023
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Online mortgage lender Better.com has received the frostiest reception so far this year for a company making its debut on the public market. So reports Yahoo! Finance. Read more...
Homebuilder and Office Manager Indicted for Mortgage Fraud

Homebuilder and Office Manager Indicted for Mortgage Fraud

Monday, 04 September 2023
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A homebuilder and his office manager have each been indicted on 29 counts of mortgage fraud, court records show. So reports the Dothan Eagle. Read more...
Ask The Expert: How Do I Reach Prospects Earlier in the Sales Process?

Ask The Expert: How Do I Reach Prospects Earlier in the Sales Process?

Sunday, 20 August 2023
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In my previous column, I answered a question from John from Texas about losing out to the competition. I have more thoughts, especially about getting to prospects earlier in the process. Read more...
Ask The Expert: I Keep Losing Deals. Is There More Competition Out There Now?

Ask The Expert: I Keep Losing Deals. Is There More Competition Out There Now?

Sunday, 20 August 2023
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John from Texas wrote in: "I am getting a shot at deals from my agents, but I keep getting beat out by competitors. Is it me, or is there more competition out there right now? I have lost deals in the past, but never to this extent. How can I win more of these deals… Read more...
Homebuyer Education: A Perfect Opportunity To Build Trust with Prospects

Homebuyer Education: A Perfect Opportunity To Build Trust with Prospects

Sunday, 20 August 2023
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A study by Lombardo Homes gives Americans a failing grade on basic concepts associated with home-buying, renovating and building. The survey uncovered significant knowledge gaps and misconceptions on a range of topics, including how much it costs to buy a home in 2023, what it costs to build a home from scratch, and the basics… Read more...
Break Out Of Your Comfort Zone for Better Sales Results

Break Out Of Your Comfort Zone for Better Sales Results

Saturday, 19 August 2023
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Change is inevitable in the world of sales, but especially in mortgage banking. Success in our industry requires managers and originators to routinely step outside of their comfort zones and adapt their sales strategies and behaviors to better navigate the changing marketplace. Read more...
Title Tech Provider Flueid Raises $12.5M in Funding

Title Tech Provider Flueid Raises $12.5M in Funding

Saturday, 19 August 2023
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Flueid, a startup providing title technology, has added $12.5 million in Series B1 funding. So reports NEXT Mortgage News. Read more...

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