I stay informed through the media sources of selection and as an agent I would want the best loan officer working with my clients or concerns

I bought my first house with 18% interest.

I dont get excited about any of the current rates, people will buy when they are ready regardless of the rates.

1. Interest rates are posted everywhere.

2. I don't determine if they are going up or down. Projections by economists are posted everywhere.

3. I do not consult on loan programs... I am not a mortgage lender.

I will ditto Nina Hollander's points.

Similar to how a Mortgage person shouldn't give out Real Estate advice I make it a point to not give out Mortgage advice.

I am however aware of the current rates because it relates to my business.

I don't get involved in finding the right loan for the buyer. I will, when asked, make a recommendation for a mortgage broker who can do that for them . 

The best resources are my trusted lenders, who can also help my buyers choose the best loan.

we leave that up to the mortgage experts that we use.... we have specific people we have confidence in....

You don't determine squat but my lendersw keep me up on things.

  Nina Hollander has the answer.

Daniel,

What Nina Hollander said.  A

Our trusted local mortgage loan officers keep us informed.

The agent needs to understand the options available for mortgage borrowers.

There are many lenders who will contact you so this information is easily/ readily available. 

Nina Hollander , guess you are the winning answer on this one... or at least you should be!

I work with an amazing lender who is my lending resource. 

We should absolutely know what packages our lenders offer but, when the rubber meets the road, it's ultimately the lenders who have all of the information you are asking about.

We simply need to know which lender to send the buyers to!

I have a couple of lenders that have me on their email campaign for when new rates get published.

As to the agent's role, we can provide lender references but that's it.

I just call my favorite lenders Daniel Lloyd .

Have a loan officer you trust handle it for you!

No.

Sure do if you want front row tickets to another real estate closing. The underwriting criteria for a mortgage home loan program better match the property. Local lending works best from service to the good feeling you are dealing with live and local community members creating jobs and helping the economy in your home town. We have lots of gypsy lenders trying to poach the local market that come bearing food gifts to entice us to lend outside the local limits. I love the blueberry pies and treats but no thank you... we deal locally for our lending choices.

I deal with three lenders and have them email me with current rates every Friday!

I call my preferred lender, and rarely ever get involved with the buyer's decision.

Not my job that is for other profesionals

I don't help a borrower to chose...

My job to sell, and I never get involved in the financing. 

Staying in touch with the current news from reputable outlets like Reuters and Inman. I also have regular conversations with lenders in my area to stay in touch with the programs available for our unique market. I always lend my list of recommedations when it comes to lenders, attorneys, inspectors etc...I was a consumer in this market not too long ago so I can always relate my own personal experiences. 

Agents whould have a role--it could easily derail.  Just get in close to 2-3 lenders. 

There are many resources, e.g. Bloomberg news or any other news outlet. Up or down? There are many Fed watchers that try to do just that at investment banks as their holdings depend on interest rates; not an easy matter. Read reports from Federal Reserve Bank. A good agent should guide a client to a trustworthy lender to select the proper loan and terms.