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Mortgage Marketing Tips for Loan Officers to Generate Leads

There are a variety of marketing techniques that Loan Officers and Mortgage Brokers can use to connect with leads and secure repeat homebuyers. Discover ways to create a mortgage marketing strategy that works.

December 21, 2021 Read more

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Bonds and Mortgages: What Mortgage Loan Officers Should Know

The bond market directly affects the mortgage market. What factors enable these markets to influence each other, and what should you know about bonds?

December 14, 2021 Read more

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Mortgage Monarchs: Meet the Mae and Mac Family

Each member of the Mae and Mac family was created in an effort to regulate and standardize the mortgage industry. So what do they each contribute?

December 12, 2021 Read more

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Why Working in the Mortgage Industry Is a Good Career Move

There’s never a bad time to move into the mortgage industry. This guide will help give you an idea of whether or not joining the mortgage industry is a good direction for you.

December 9, 2021 Read more

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Mortgage Broker vs. Loan Originator - What’s the Difference?

Mortgage Loan Originators and Mortgage Loan Officers (MLOs) are essentially the same roles, but they differ largely from a Mortgage Broker. This guide will dive deeper into what a Mortgage Broker is and what makes that title different from other mortgage professionals.

December 9, 2021 Read more

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How to Create a Successful Mortgage Loan Officer Business Plan

Create a business plan that will set your mortgage business apart from your competitors. This guide will cover the basic steps to building your business plan.

December 9, 2021 Read more

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What Happens If You Fail the NMLS Test?

Passing the NMLS test isn't easy. This guide will help you map out a plan of attack to boost your chances of passing the NMLS test on your second attempt.

December 9, 2021 Read more

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2021 Mortgage Trends

Curious about the mortgage market, current mortgage trends, and what makes mortgage rates change so quickly? This data will satiate your mortgage curiosity.

November 30, 2021 Read more

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How Do MLOs Make Money?

Between commissions, salaries, and bonuses, Mortgage Loan Officers are paid in a variety of ways. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of how MLOs make money.

November 30, 2021 Read more

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Other Professions That Can Become MLOs

With low-interest rates and a hot market, the mortgage industry is booming. Should becoming a Mortgage Loan Originator be the next step in your career?

November 30, 2021 Read more