It is always an honor to be tapped by Jeff Belonger for the Mortgage Pro Week in Review. He runs a tight ship with this regularly featured article that is intended to highlight some of the best Mortgage Blog Articles for the week in an attempt to educate the biggest percentage of the readership here, that being Realtors.
I am a Mortgage Banker. And as a fellow Pro I learn a lot here in the rain from all of these Pros…. Especially Jeff!!
Mr. Belonger Goes To Washington!
And what could be a better way to open up the week’s review than to feature a post by our very talented Patricia Kennedy? Especially one about the most talked about topic in the lending industry….. And about the most talkative guy in this industry. The title is brilliant… But still doesn’t do justice to the efforts put forth by Jeff on this subject.
How We Kicked Self Employed Borrowers to the Curb Along With Stated Income Loans
Janet Guilbault asks the question: What's wrong with this picture? How a legitimate loan program got mostly done away with as collateral damage of the credit crunch.
Can not hold an active Real Estate License and be an FHA Approved Lender
Kurt Satchfield is a new blogger here on ActiveRain. And he makes this short article go a long way. My question to the consumer: Are you working with a realtor who is also trying to do your loan? Then, RUN!!! They do NOT have your best interest at heart.
Qualifying for USDA Home Loans in North Carolina
Steve and Eleanor Thorne explain USDA Loans. This is how you write a consumer article. Localism worthy in my opinion. Content like this is what ActiveRain is all about.
Did You Miss the Boat on Your Illinois Mortgage Refinance? Maybe not
Very topical. I have to pinch myself sometimes when I hear people talk about a possible refi boom!! Peter Thompson highlights the fact that rates have recently dipped. What a better time to refinance.
Give me the best deal & I want the best service !!!!
Jeff Belonger explains in his usual candor about a little known shopping error by consumers. That you can indeed shop too hard for a Mortgage Lender.
Introducing Angella Conrard. With a post that has some real meat on the bones, we have us yet another newcomer with some great quality content.
The Dirty Dozen.....12th transaction in the Rain!!!!!
What better way to get your post noticed/featured? Tell a success story!!
Larry Bettag has basically picked up 1 extra loan per month directly from his blogging efforts here on ActiveRain!!
Nehemiah Down Payment Assistance Reinstatement: Why The Increased Credit Scores ?
Brian Brady weighs in with some great insight into what we may be seeing in the near future.... risk base pricing and stricter guidelines for Seller Funded DPA programs.
The next 2 members for the Mortgage Pro Week in Review :
1. TBD 09/15/2008 through 09/21/2008
2. Volunteer 09/22/2008 through 09/28/2008
Mortgage blogs by loan officers Here is a list of Loan Officers. If you are not listed, please email Jeff Belonger to be added. This way the person doing the Mortgage Pro week in reviewcan try and find most mortgage related posts in one section. ActiveRain is growing rapidly and it is difficult to keep up.... If you think you have been ignored, you have not. This is open to all!!!
All About Mortgages/Mortgage Networking Here is a group that many loan officers post their mortgage related blogs in. A good place to learn more about the type of programs, new industry news, and sometimes some inside tips. Don't hesitate to join.
We really could use some new volunteers for the Mortgage Pro Week in Review. Even if you are a realtor, a title person, or someone else that is related to the mortgage/real estate industry..... please read below.
MORTGAGE PRO Week in Review A repository for the Mortgage Week in Review. Please don't hesitate in joining this group. And any volunteers for the mortgage week in review, please e-mail Jeff Belonger at jbelonger@ihmci.com
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Tom Burris "Your Dallas Mortgage Consultant" http://www.dallasloanguy.com/ I write about Texas Home Loans , live in the Dallas, TX area and lend across the entire Great State of Texas!! Subscribe to My Blog and stay informed about current lending changes!! While I personally focus on Texas Home Loans and First Time Home Buyers.... I do lend in other areas. We are in about 46 States and adding programs to bring full service to an area near you.
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Tom - Some good hardcore Mortgage Info above and you highlighted some folks I'm not familiar with. I like that, nicely done!
I agree with Jason, good information by some people I haven't read before. I do think the list of loan officers should be alphabetized, I would be closer to the front then. lol
Tom,
You did your homework on this one. Great compilation and great information! I particularly loved Janet's post and congratulate Jeff on his ascension to industry activist!
Gerry Suarez, Jr.
Your HUD Loan Pro!
Jason: I was happy to find some new quality posts. I sorted thru a LOT of junk.
Fred: Hey... squeeky wheel gets the grease. Tell Jeff you want to volunteer.
Gerry: Thanks. My eyes were sore last night. LOL
Tom..... nice job with this. I also know how hard this is and I am glad that you were able to find a few new names. And thanks for those very polite mentions.
On another note..... Philly should have won. Dallas now has to come to Philly.... overall, good game.
Jeff: It was a pleasure.... and, uh, one more thing....
T.O. and the rest of the Cowboys will INDEED be coming to Philly to back-up this win with a butt stompin'
;-)
Tom! Thank you very much for including us in this - the extra exposure brought us several inquiries for USDA in the past 24 hours!! I appreciate the kind words - and hard work to put this together!
Eleanor: Congrats..... well deserved.
Tom - Nice job with your mortgage week in review re-cap. Looks like you have some fine posts!
Tom,
I concur; very nice complilation of articles this week!
Great review, thanks for putting it together! Off to read further...
You did a great job and I appreciate the effort. There are so many posts on Active Rain, it is difficult no to miss some good ones. I definately want to read a couple of these you have highligted.
Tom, excellent review ! I missed most of these and some of the titles and subjects I can tell are worth the read. So I will meander on back and check them out.
And what a week it's been so far. Who knows what next week will bring?
What's all this crap about the Cowgirls and the Eagles? the Skins are gonna kick both their butts....
Hey Lewis: Go fetch the water bucket!!!
that comment must have been from a coyboys fan.... Tom - tell Jessica I have an extra ticket when the Cowboys come to FedEx..... she can drink with us....
Thanks for putting this together, Tom! Nice mix of content for lenders, agents and consumers.