HomeLendingByChris

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Mortgage and Lending - Keller Mortgage - NMLS#1239544
My blog is a place to share knowledge and experiences of my journey through the mortgage industry. Join me in sharing your knowledge and experiences!

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2015 

I am excited today because my client Valerie was able to sign and close on her home refinance yesterday afternoon! Congratulations Val!   I enjoyed working with Val for a number of reasons. She has a great personality, she's easy going, and appreciated my personal commitment to ensuring she was t...
02/26/2015
2011: I was 2 months into first real full time job out of college working at a used car finance company learning how to become a loan officer. It was grueling work and felt like a rat race. I remember not fitting in well at this job. I was let go that October with my boss saying "your a great per...
02/26/2015
Yesterday I experienced miscommunication between the listing agent and the buyer's agent. I got put in the middle and then blamed for information I didn't have access to. No one called me to say the buyer is putting an offer on a house with a federal grant that limits household income. Miscommun...
02/25/2015
Last week I posted a question on ActiveRain to ask realtors what they like the most about their lender. I have put the top responses in this post. I asked the question because I've had a hard time getting into the purchase market and have been practicing the items on the list below. What do you t...
02/22/2015
In my first 90 days in the mortgage industry I have closed 5 refinance loans and have my first purchase and sale coming from a realtor referral. My current closed volume is just over $1 million. I got laughed at by my business partner because he knew before I did, and said thats why I hired you. ...
02/19/2015
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I am writing these thoughts because I'm once again being challenged in life and standing up for what I believe in. I'm taking a stand because I value who I am and the person I've become and I want to share those thoughts. I am greatful for my clients and my business partner. Because of these rela...
02/18/2015
Our industry is all about numbers. more contacts = more opportunities = more sales. How do we get more contacts? we network, we call, we email, we show up. Here are some ideas to increase the contacts in your network to start building a referral network.   1. LinkedIn: This networking site is hug...
02/17/2015
  Late is better than never! Hope everyone had a great Monday! Today was the first Monday in awhile I could catch up and feel productive. I changed a couple of things in my routine that contributed to the success:   1. Making a list and checking off as I go: This felt great today to be checking ...
02/16/2015
I attribute majority of my successes in this business so far to my team. Justin has been great at structuring loans and showing me how to explain things to clients in a professional client first manner. Wendy has done a phenominal job of processing my paperwork and files and reviewing documents ...
02/15/2015
Happy Valentines Day ActiveRain Followers! Hope you guys are having a chance to get out there with loved ones and enjoy the rare spring weather! Keys to a great Valentines Day: Chocolate Flowers A Card for a loved one Phone / Text / Email all of those around you Nice dinner with the one you love ...
02/14/2015
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