Have you ever wanted to be a super hero? Those of us in mortgage lending may feel far from that namesake sitting behind the desk spread with flat screens and a phone plastered to our ears. It seems like we’re more like Clark Kent or Bruce Wayne than Superman or Batman. Or are we? You […]
Secrets of the Cs: 5 Underwriting Red Flags that Sink Your Loan
Keep your credit union on a safe and profitable course by knowing these Secret of the Cs – 5 underwriting red flags that signify your potential loan is going down as a sinking ship. What are the Cs? They are key factors that should always be considered and reviewed with care to identify your loan’s […]
Communication, Flexibility Contribute to Mortgage Lending Success
Kitsap CU Partners with Vendor to Improve its Mortgage Operation for Employees and Members Solid lending practices have built a strong foundation for credit union mortgage lenders over the years. Kitsap Credit Union has been successful in the lending business for more than 50 years. The $1 billion-asset credit union based in Bremerton, Washington had […]
How to Debunk the Down Payment Myth
Americans are widely in the dark about down payments, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2017 Pulse National Survey. The survey conducted asked more than 1,500 adults, “What percentage of the total purchase price do you expect a lender to require as a down payment for a home mortgage?” The results showed some work […]
Real Estate Rebate Program – What They Are, How They Work, & Why You Need One
Real Estate Rebate Programs are special programs offering borrowers a discounted rate on the real estate agent’s commissions during a home sale or purchase. While all rebate programs might function a little bit differently, they all basically connect a participating agent with a borrower under the agreement that the agent will take a discounted fee. […]
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