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April 2008 Issue
> We Were There
Lessons learned at MBA's National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference
by Darrick Meneken 4/2008

> Meth Labs: Getting Clean
Help your single-family investor clients understand what's involved in meth-lab-property cleanup
by Dianne Crocker, senior economist and managing director EDR Market Research Group 4/2008

> From the Editor
by Tony Stasiek, editor 4/2008

> Q&A: Paul Lueken
President, Illinois Association of Mortgage Professionals
by Melinda Young 4/2008

> Spotlight: Los Angeles
by Kirsten Terry 4/2008

> Getting Personal
First-person accounts from mortgage professionals
by Roger Vetruba, founder and CEO, MortgageMovies.com 4/2008

> Helping Hands
Each month, Helping Hands features a mortgage professional or group that has volunteered to lend a hand to others in need
by Kirsten Terry 4/2008

> Trends
Retrofit upon resale
by Darrick Meneken 4/2008

> The Deal May Go On
Brokers can resolve many title encumbrances by conducting research or reaching settlements
by Chan B. Masselink, attorney and president, Falls Mortgage LLC 4/2008

> Save Energy, Earn More Business
Brokers who go green can gain an edge over competitors
by Debbi Lyons, director of marketing, Encomia LP 4/2008

> Protect Yourself from Risk
A plan with preventive and restorative measures can help you stay strong
by Tisha D. Hartman, CEO, Mortgage Risk Solutions 4/2008

> More Green for Green Homes
Green homes are on the rise -- and so are insurance premiums that cover them
by Marc A. Cisneros Jr., CEO and co-owner, CS Innovative Insurance Solutions 4/2008

> Look to Shared Ownership for Answers
Fractional real estate benefits vacation-homeowners, brokers -- and the environment
by Mark Chesney, founder, GrandShare 4/2008

> Less Paper = More Efficiency
Paperless mortgages may be central to industry conservation efforts
by Thomas H. O'Leary, senior vice president of institutional lending, fulfillment and business support, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 4/2008

> How to Qualify Self-Employed Borrowers
The new lending environment requires brokers and their self-employed clients to adjust their thinking
by Peter Hebert, loan officer, Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corp. 4/2008

> Meeting Challenges with Tech Tools
Fannie Mae aims to ease loan process for brokers and borrowers
by Thomas J. Collins, Desktop Originator national sales director, specialty-lending group, Fannie Mae 4/2008

> Look Ahead to Reverse Mortgages
Educate yourself and your clients on this growing market
by Philip E. Lipp, president, Allwest Mortgage 4/2008

> What to Know About Your First Commercial Deals
Keep lenders' priorities in mind when venturing into the commercial realm
by Daniel Edrei, director of the principals group, Meecorp Capital Markets 4/2008

> FHA: An FAQ
To get started with this product, brokers should learn more about eligible loans and programs
by Jeff Mifsud, founder, Mortgage Seminars LLC 4/2008

> Do the Two-Step
Understanding seller-financing can help brokers help clients
by Michael T. Morrongiello, general manager, Sunvest Inc. 4/2008

> Optimize Your Clients' Options
Help borrowers improve their credit and expand the loan products available to them
by David G. Chung, managing director of business development, CreditXpert Inc. 4/2008

> A Private Avenue
More borrowers are turning to private lenders to fund their deals
by Darel I. Daik, CEO, Noble Mortgage and Investments 4/2008

> Putting the 'Go' in Mortgages
Additional sales generation is possible via mobile-business techniques
by Fredrick Hicks Jr., founder and managing director, The Mortgage Bus Enterprises LLC 4/2008

> Effective Marketing Brings Results
To market yourself and your business effectively, follow five pointers
by Dale Vermillion, founder and CEO, Vermillion Consulting Inc. 4/2008

> 5 Tips for Hosting a Seminar
Want to increase business? Consider hosting an educational event
by Ed Craine, CEO, Smith Craine Finance 4/2008

> How to Manage Projects: 10 Tips
Follow pointers for successful project management and watch your business grow
by Michelle LaBrosse, founder, Cheetah Learning 4/2008

> Time to Make a Change?
Examine your marketing plan from the past year and decide how you want to move forward
by Ron Appel, national sales director, A+ Letter Service 4/2008

> The Lighter Side of Lending: Now What?
Fire and brimstone? Not quite. Actually, this climate might not be so bad after all
by Gordon Schlicke, mortgage trainer 4/2008

> Keep Business Booming
Brokers who focus on three primary steps can thrive in today's mortgage market
by Bill Sparkman, The Coach 4/2008

> Business as a 3-Legged Stool
Focusing on service, product and marketing can help brokers keep business steady
by Dan Sullivan, vice president of sales and managing director, Velma.com 4/2008


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