Featured Top Originator: Patton Gade, LoanDepot
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Scotsman Guide’s Featured Top Originator for July 2023 is Patton Gade of LoanDepot. He discusses the details of his specialty: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs loans.
Seeking Stability in a Volatile Market
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Asset management plays a crucial role in the commercial real estate landscape
Patience is a Virtue
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Commercial real estate faces difficult times as the banking crisis wears on
Invisible Opportunities
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Become a more socially responsible lender by using alternative data
A New Normal Requires New Strategies
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In troubled times, mortgage brokers can lean on private lending partnerships
Brighten Their Future
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Reverse mortgages can help seniors live a life of dignity without extraordinary measures
A Good Loan Option With an Asterisk
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Clients must fully grasp the benefits and drawbacks of adjustable-rate mortgages
Featured Top Originator: Patton Gade, LoanDepot
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No. 1 Top VA Volume, No. 2 Top Veteran Originators
2023 Top Veteran Originators
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After proudly serving their country, these originators serve their communities
Uncovering the True Bottleneck
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Lenders can accelerate origination tasks with AI processing tools