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Could your lender co-marketing violate RESPA? The Download

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Learn more about a North Carolina “pay-for-play” scheme, and get new ideas for optimizing your marketing while providing clients with the finance-related guidance they need. Continue reading →

87% of mortgage lead gen comes from referrals and past clients

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When it comes to mortgages, Mike DelPrete writes, online lead generation is certainly a piece of the puzzle, but it pales in comparison to the power of referrals and existing relationships. Continue reading →

Better CEO under fire after Zoom call layoffs go viral on TikTok

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The online mortgage company is facing scrutiny from former employees and on social media, where a video of CEO Vishal Garg firing employees over Zoom drew thousands of reactions. Continue reading →

Investor-focused LendingHome to rebrand as ‘Kiavi’

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The company focuses on lending for investors who plan to rent out or flip their properties. The new name is a reference to the word for “key” in Italian. Continue reading →

7 truths new agents need to know about short sales

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Short sales can help homeowners in need get out of a financial obligation they can no longer afford ethically — but only if agents handle it right. Here are a few things agents need to consider before handling a short sale. Continue reading →

‘Should I pay down a collection?’ How to answer clients

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Consumers who’ve had a collection hit their credit report might be wondering if they should pay it off or hold off. Micah Curtis shares the right move to make — and the answer is not what you might think. Continue reading →

Why are credit score apps different from a lender’s pull?

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It’s not unusual for consumers to be baffled by the fact that credit scores from consumer finance websites like Credit Karma are different from what their lender pulls. Micah Curtis explains why that happens. Continue reading →

3 tips for avoiding surprises during the homebuying process

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During these unprecedented times, it’s important for agents to do everything they can to protect themselves and their buyers from hiccups during the process. Here are a few things you can do. Continue reading →

5 bad buyer habits that need to stop

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Buying a home is stressful, and it can cause lots of anxiety for buyers. Sometimes that stress and anxiety can cloud buyers’ judgement. But when buyers take matters into their own hands, it can result in expensive mistakes. Continue reading →

6 tips to help credit-challenged clients improve scores

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If you have clients who are struggling to get their finances in line while preparing to buy a home, here is some advice you can give them to help get their credit scores in good shape and keep them healthy moving forward. Continue reading →