Would They Still Take Your Call If You Didn't Do Mortgages?

Would They Still Take Your Call If You Didn't Do Mortgages?

There's a simple test for whether your referral relationships are real: would they still take your call if you didn't do mortgages?

The Highest-Leverage Hour in Your Week

The Highest-Leverage Hour in Your Week

The hour before a borrower call is the highest-leverage hour in your week. Here's how to prep so nothing surprises you later.

Your Operations Partners Are Not Interchangeable

Your Operations Partners Are Not Interchangeable

Your operations partners are not interchangeable. Knowing each one's strengths is one of the most underrated skills in lending. Here's how.

The Half-Page That Gets Your Files Approved Faster

The Half-Page That Gets Your Files Approved Faster

A half-page summary written to your underwriter can cut conditions and speed approvals. Here's exactly what to put in it, even on clean files.