Articles about Mortgage Broker

Residential | May 2019 
A Mortgage Broker Revival Could Be on the Horizon
For a decade, mortgage brokers have seemingly faded out of the industry, written off as nearly extinct. The once thriving community, previously responsible for originating the vast majority of mortgag...
By Mike Eshelman, head of consumer finance, Jornaya

Commercial | May 2019 
Lenders May Change Their Minds
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By Eric Thomas, managing director of revenue and business development, Stronghill Capital

Commercial | March 2019 
Surety Bonds Protect You and Your Clients
There are thousands of mortgage brokers who assist clients in acquiring commercial and residential properties throughout the country — with more professionals entering the industry each year. Although...
By Eric Weisbrot, chief marketing officer, JW Surety Bonds

Commercial | March 2019 
Surviving the 80/20 Iceberg
If you’ve recently attended any industry-related conferences or other events and have spoken with colleagues and competitors, you may have reached the conclusion that 2019 could be a tough year for co...
By Mark Monro, director of strategic markets, Seattle Funding Group

Commercial | February 2019 
Attract More Clients
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By Ryan Roberts, senior director of marketing, Triumph Capital Partners

Commercial | January 2019 
Hard Money Financing Can Be the Path of Least Resistance
American football is a rigid sport. It forces players to work within a structured environment that allows for very little freedom, especially for linemen, whose job is to block the attacking defense. ...
By David Knudson, president and co-founder, Gravity Capital LLC

Commercial | December 2018 
Strategize With Preferred Equity
Compared to senior-debt and mezzanine financing, preferred equity is probably the least understood layer of commercial real estate financing and the most difficult to raise in a property’s capital sta...
By Ron Zimmerman, president, NetLeaseX Capital LLC

Commercial | December 2018 
Create Value for Construction Financing
Commercial construction projects are at or near all-time highs in terms of dollar volume. Across the United States, new developments are cropping up at breakneck speeds. Today, the downtown areas of m...
By Paul Rahimian, CEO, Parkview Financial

Commercial | December 2018 
The Loan-Closing Process Can Be Fast-Tracked
The commercial mortgage industry typically slows down from November through mid-January, compared with the rest of the year. There are holidays, extended vacations, family travel and celebrations — al...
By Milton Franklin, founder and president, Commercial Mortgage Exchange Inc. (CME)

Residential | November 2018 
A Mortgage Broker Revival Could Be in the Offing
The term “margin compression” seems to be ubiquitous in the mortgage business these days with the combination of rising rates, strong competition and constant change in the marketplace. That’s why mor...
By Michael Read, principal and founder, Bridgeway Mortgage

Commercial | November 2018 
A Blockbuster Moment Has Arrived
Across nearly every industry, the relationship between consumers, suppliers and intermediaries has changed so much over the last decade it’s nearly unrecognizable today. Consider the entertainment i...
By Mitch Ginsberg, co-founder and CEO, CommLoan

Commercial | October 2018 
Becoming a Successful Commercial Mortgage Pro Is a Process
The world of commercial real estate can be intoxicating, especially for young professionals. Many new commercial mortgage brokers have dreams of making it big, with bright-eyed visions of gleaming sky...
By Adam Petriella, managing principal, Silverthread Capital

Commercial | October 2018 
What’s That Hotel Worth?
How can commercial mortgage brokers and the clients they represent determine the value of hotel assets that are being eyed for acquisition? To answer that ...
By Jay Litt, president, The Litt Group

Commercial | September 2018 
Trust But Verify Is Business 101
As a commercial mortgage broker, one of the most important responsibilities you have is to seek out lenders to partner with that will afford your clients the best products, terms and service. This a t...
By Rob Diodato, president, York Commercial Finance

Commercial | August 2018 
Remain Relevant in a World in Flux
The reality is that “shift happens.” You can fight it, but you cannot win. You can deny it, but it will encompass you. There is but one logical option: Embrace the shifts in life, including those in t...
By Garry Barnes, director, PW Partners Consultancy