Originating

Originating (1369)

Mortgage Activity Drops Amid Economic Concerns

Investors worries about the global economy have trickled over into the U.S. mortgage market. So reports Reuters. Read more...

Ask the Expert: Why Are My Referral Requests Failing?

By Dave Hershman, Senior Vice President, Sales of Weichert Financial Q: Everyone keeps telling me that I should ask for referrals from my borrowers. I always do after the loan closes, yet I rarely get referrals even though my service is great. What could I be doing wrong? --Peter from Philly Read more...

Three Easy Sales Improvements You Can Do Today

Every salesperson has heard the old adage, “What matters in selling is who you know.” This saying has been around forever, but the state of selling has moved to who knows you. Read more...

Bill Bodnar of MMG: The Tug-of-War Play We Need to Share with Clients

Bill Bodnar from the Mortgage Market Guide recaps the week, discussing why the bond market may be a bit fidgety and whether the Fed can manufacture a soft landing. Read more...

Refinances Extend Three-year Highs But Mortgage Activity Slips

Refinancing levels reached new three-year peaks while overall mortgage applications declined in the most recent week, as tracked by the Mortgage Bankers Association. So reports Reuters. Read more...

New Home Sales Fell 12.8% in July

Sales of new U.S. homes tumbled by 12.8% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 635,000 units, according to the Commerce Department. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...

Mortgage Rates Dip Again Toward Historic Lows

That’s down from 4.51% a year ago. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...

Does Your Firm Have An Attractive Recruitment Package?

The key to marketing is to make your company look different in a positive manner. Read more...

Ask Brian: What is Your Best Advice About Managing My Time?

Dear Brian, Do you have good time management strategies you can share? I seem to be very busy every day and am getting burnt out. I don’t mind the hard work, but I don’t seem to be earning what I want to be earning. --Sean T. Oregon Read more...

Bill Bodnar of MMG: Another Week, Another Wild One

Bill Bodnar from the Mortgage Market Guide recaps the week, discussing the inverted yield curve, recession fears, and future Fed rate cuts. Read more...

FOLLOW US