Thinking about a career as a residential mortgage loan officer? Our Manual provides loan officer training and mortgage broker training for individuals at every level of the mortgage industry-from basic training for those just starting out
The key to a new, successful, and highly profitable career in the mortgage sales industry is at your fingertips! In his tell-all guide to achieving your goals as a mortgage loan officer, Michael D. Zuren, PhD, outlines the steps all accomplished officers in the business have used to create a top-notch business and reach their career and financial goals. He covers the basics, such as understanding the industry and how mortgages work, knowing how to get hired (and which employers to seek out), and creating a framework for an amazing career. He also covers more advanced tips, tricks, and techniques-from creating and sustaining an effective marketing campaign to knowing how to build rapport and excellent customer service, which are critical to business success. Perfect for both brand-new agents and seasoned veterans, Mortgage Loan Officer Success Guide gives you everything you need to make your dream job a reality!
Congratulations on your decision to enter the mortgage-lending arena. Mortgage lending is one of the most secure, respected, and exciting career opportunities available. Each day will bring you challenges that you will overcome, the excitement of helping to create a loan program that meets the needs of both the borrower and the lender, and the satisfaction of helping each borrower achieve their dreams of home ownership. Home Mortgage Lending is an excellent career opportunity that provides stability, advancement, and a sense of satisfaction to the loan officer who obtains the knowledge and skills necessary to excel within the profession. The training contained in the course provides specific information concerning the loan process and the part you and others play in that process. The information we offer in this program provides you with the foundation that you need to become a well rounded mortgage professional. The top of your field, you will specialize in the overall picture. You will develop the perfect mix of knowledge and skills, add to it the creativity required when overcoming the specific issues that occur during the loan process, and begin on the path that will lead you to the top of your profession. Mortgage lending provides you with the career option that will make you one of the most highly respected professionals within your community. The skills that you will attain over the coming weeks will make you a commodity that is in high demand in the market. Research has shown that the most important attribute of a successful loan officer is the drive to succeed within their chosen profession. The drive to succeed surpasses educational degrees, experience and personal attributes. Purchasing this program shows that you have the initial drive needed to begin on the path toward career stability and success and the ability attain top-producer status. Mortgage Lending is perhaps one of the most satisfying career options available. You will perform the service of helping people to fulfill their dreams of home ownership. The industry is fast-paced, exciting and offers a stable opportunity to anyone willing to put forth the effort necessary to succeed. Each file you receive will contain a myriad of variations that will ensure every workday provides you with the challenge to perform at your best. The coursework builds the foundation that you will need in the coming days, months, and years. Upon successful completion of the coursework and an understanding of each review section, you will find that you are have a higher industry skill level then 90% of your competing loan officers.
Make no mistake, the SAFE National With UST exam is tough. This UPDATED and REVISED study guide has helped thousands of MLOs nationwide successfully kick off their careers as state-licensed loan originators. "Pass the Mortgage Loan Originator Test: A Study Guide for the NMLS SAFE Exam" delivers critical information - covering the topics on the most recent version of the NMLS content outline - in a clear and concise manner. This means that what is learned is actually retained. Most importantly, with this resource, you don't just memorize useless questions. You are thoroughly immersed in the material that you need to master in order to successfully pass the exam on your first attempt. Included practice exams help to measure how well you understand the concepts. They will give you a glimpse into the types of questions - and the difficulty - of what you'll face when you head to the testing center. Study with confidence. Authored by a team of esteemed mortgage loan originators, experienced financial writers and passionate educators, "Pass the Mortgage Loan Originator Test: A Study Guide for the NMLS SAFE Exam" provides accurate, relevant and timely information.
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Mortgage marketing can be complex and hard to win in today's social media landscape unless you know the cheat codes and shortcuts. Nick Carpenter created The Official Loan Officer Strategy Guide for mortgage professionals to win the marketing game faster. Inside you will find 31 of the best mortgage marketing tips, strategies, ideas and secret shortcuts you can use to attract Realtors, generate consumer direct leads and grow your business in the quickest and most sustainable ways. Nick breaks down concepts including Facebook ads, lead conversion, video marketing, hosting live events, getting inbound Realtor appointments, and 26 other ways to have inbound leads Realtors committing their referral business to you. These are some of the strategies Nick teaches in The Legion of Loan Officers and now is sharing them publicly in The Official Loan Officer Strategy Guide full of hints, tips and secret passages to win the mortgage marketing game faster. This beefy guide is 8" x 10" and will be the perfect desk piece to reference multiple times per week when you need marketing ideas and inspiration to grow your mortgage business quickly. Come back and leave a review so other Loan Officers know they also need to read this book.
Need a mortgage but worried about the market? In Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition, bestselling authors Eric Tyson and Ray Brown give you proven solutions for obtaining a mortgage, whether you want to buy your first home, refinance, or tap into your equity. You get the latest on sub-prime and adjustable-rate mortgages, finding the best lender, avoiding fiscal pitfalls and foreclosure, and much, much, more! This easy-to-understand, objective, and jargon-free guide helps you fine-tune your finances, figure out what you can afford, and improve your credit score before you go mortgage shopping. You’ll get familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages, 15- and 30-year loans, and conforming and jumbo packages. You also get help finding and working with reputable professionals, comparing programs, and securing terms you can live with. Discover how to: Match your mortgage to your financial goals Qualify for a mortgage even when money is tight Find the right loan for you Choose the best lender/broker Negotiate the best terms Calculate your costs and payments Understand and complete all paperwork Refinance an existing mortgage Understand and consider special situation loans Explore reverse mortgages and other options Decipher amortization tables and comparison worksheets Use the Internet wisely when mortgage shopping Now, more than ever, you need clear, reliable information that helps you get the mortgage you need at a price you can afford. You need Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition!
Is your career as a mortgage officer stuck in a rut? Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels, year after year, never able to delegate or let go of the everyday minutiae? Or are you new to the Mortgage industry looking to reach new heights and obtain success in your professional life? This book is a game changer for mortgage professionals everywhere. In Millionaire Loan Officer, you will meet Diane and Peter - two people in the mortgage business with completely different, but interwoven stories. Based on real events and the teachings of mentor and author, Scott Hudspeth, you'll follow these characters through the steps for success. With each chapter's 'Final Thoughts' you'll gain the knowledge and action items needed to take you from a Mortgage Loan Officer to a Millionaire Loan Officer.
Challenges Make ChampionsYour Dream Loan Mortgage Business Grows Through Adversity The fastest path to success is to learn from those who have already experienced it. Discover how ten of America's top-producing loan officers have become champions by confronting and resolving challenges through strategic thinking, relationships, humility, perseverance, systems, coaching, and just plain work. This book holds the insider secrets to success for loan officers looking to gain time and financial freedom and, frankly, to just have more fun in business. Not only will you find real-world case studies and proven strategies, you'll learn the inspiration that fueled these top producers during the tough times that every loan officer inevitably has in business. Jen Conley | Suzanne Downs | Robert Fillyaw | Heath Goodrich | Scott Griffin |Chris Haynes | John Hinks | Brett Lindquist | Roger McGuire | Tammy Saul | Hakim SingletonThese loan officer champions have faced daunting odds in building their now super-successful mortgage businesses. Learn the mindset of what it takes to develop and grow your mortgage business from the best in our business. When you do, you'll find that resolving challenges is the path to growing a top-producing business so you can become the next Loan Officer Champion.
With mortgage stories dominating the front-page news, people—whether they’re buying a new house or refinancing—increasingly have questions about the complicated issues at stake. Arranged in an easily accessible question-and-answer format, Mortgages 101 provides readers with essential lending formulas, as well as important information on lending requirements and application procedures. The book shows readers how to save money by: • understanding key terms like ARMs and hybrids—and reading what’s in the fine print • improving their credit scores to increase their borrowing power • using technology to get the lowest interest rates • maximizing their return on investment, and cutting the cost of mortgage insurance This revised edition includes up-to-date material on new loan and government programs, as well as changes to the law regarding tax deductions, down payment assistance, reverse mortgages, bankruptcy, negative amortization and more—in short, all the answers readers need, in one must-have reference.