To be successful in the real estate finance industry, it is no longer enough to just be good at what you do. You need to be the pacesetter in every possible way to truly differentiate yourself from all the others.

Mortgage professionals are always looking for professional development opportunities that will help them stay ahead of the curve. One of the best ways to do this is by attending webinars. These events offer a variety of benefits, from thought leadership to learning about new technology. In this blog post, we will discuss the top five benefits of attending webinars in the mortgage industry!

With interest rates rising and layoffs beginning to impact realtor income and mortgage industry jobs, wouldn’t it be nice to have a trade organization behind your career or business? If there has ever been a time that this is important, that time is definitely right NOW!

Wealth creation through home ownership is still an elusive dream for many, and innovations such as remote/desktop appraisals have the potential to close the gap, says Mark Walser, President, Incenter Appraisal Management.

There is no doubt that the business landscape is constantly evolving. In order to stay ahead of the competition and present yourself in the best light to your clients, it is imperative for employees to continuously develop their skills and knowledge.

But does taking the time to attend a seminar or read the latest blog trend really help? Read this to find out.

Finding the right trade event - such as a real estate and mortgage networking event - to attend can be a daunting task. There are so many networking events, business conferences, and trade shows to choose from. How do you know which one will be the best use of your time and resources?

Take a couple of minutes to read this blog to find out!

NAMMBA’s Certified Community Lender (CCL) is powerful because it covers why the CRA is necessary and why this market is the backbone of creating long-term stability in the marketplace. You’ll learn game plans for making alliances with partners like real estate agents and builders, craft business plans, and learn how to host successful education and homebuyer seminars.

All too often, a business spends its time trying to improve the effectiveness of its tactics instead of layering in new strategies. Doing so is the proverbial ‘banging your head against a wall while hoping for a different outcome’ type of approach! This is because everyone wrongly believes the pie is a fixed size and they need to get a larger share of the same old market.

But what if we told you to take the red pill with a life-changing truth instead of continuing to swallow the bitter blue pill where you are content with the old thoughts (calling all Matrix fans)?

As a business, getting involved with a nonprofit doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get something back in return for your donation. When you connect and work with the right one, your business will thrive by driving its revenue and profit margins higher. All the while, the nonprofit strengthens its mission and the industry you both represent.

Think it’s not possible? Think again. After all, it’s your business’s discretionary income. Use it wisely!