Broker Magazine articles from May 2008

Broker Magazine archives from May 2008

The Inside Corner.(Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers )
May 1, 2008... Whenever the Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers holds its annual convention in the Orlando area, those of us who stay at other hotels in the area and drive to the show are forced to use an overflow parking lot in Disney World. It was...

Vacations, Heart Attacks and Health.
May 1, 2008... Psychologist Patricia Farrell notes that with summer coming up, it is when most, but not all of us, consider taking a vacation. She considers them to be vital. "As a practicing psychologist for almost three decades, I've seen how the body...

Dear Joel: Industry expert Joel Pate will be happy to answer your most pressing marketing questions each month in the Dear Joel column.(Interview)
May 1, 2008... This month's question: How can I grow my business in this down market? I am a new originator and having problems breaking into real estate and builder's offices. The more people I speak to that are trying to accomplish what I am able to...

FHA Takes Flight: Once called the program of last resort, the government-insured product is now the program of choice for mortgage borrowers and originators.(United States. Federal Housing Administration)
May 1, 2008... It is no secret that the Federal Housing Administration loan program has enjoyed a rebirth since the start of the credit crisis. Yet experts are saying the FHA Secure program is not where most of the volume is coming from. Among those new...

Tech Spin.(Mortgage Bankers Association Technology Conference)
May 1, 2008... At the MBA Technology Conference, our panel discusses the state of the market with Broker editorial director Mark Fogarty and Mortgage Technology editor Anthony Garritano. MARK: When do you see a turnaround? ROGER: I see some things...

Where Do You Stand?: You should find out how you stack up against your competition.(selling skills )
May 1, 2008... Oh, come on! You really want to know what your competitors are up to, don't you? Yeah, you might hear comments about your competition from the real estate agents you work with. Your clients might reveal a thing or two about their encounter with...

HUD Grinds Brokers: The newest RESPA reform proposal, experts say, keep the worst of what made mortgage brokers oppose a previous attempt.
May 1, 2008... About four years after the Department Of Housing And Urban Development Withdrew A Controversial Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act reform proposal, it has published a new proposed rule, claiming it would provide transparency and clarity in...

Providing Support: For originators looking to maximize their budget, outsourcing might be the solution.
May 1, 2008... It's no secret nowadays that the mortgage industry is facing a crisis. The subprime market may be going the way of the dodo. Lending volumes are dropping substantially. Many lenders have closed shop in the past year. The Mortgage Bankers...

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