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Real Estate Investor Sentenced to Prison Over HELOC Scam

Real Estate Investor Sentenced to Prison Over HELOC Scam

Friday, 15 September 2023
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A New Jersey federal judge has sentenced a real estate investor to two years in prison over a scheme that involved obtaining multiple home equity lines of credit on properties he owned, according to authorities. So reports NJBiz. Read more...
Divvy Homes, Once Worth $2B, Starts Third Round of Layoffs

Divvy Homes, Once Worth $2B, Starts Third Round of Layoffs

Friday, 15 September 2023
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Divvy Homes, a real estate startup valued at $2 billion in August 2021, has commenced its third round of layoffs in the past year. So reports TechCrunch. Read more...
More Important Sphere Components

More Important Sphere Components

Friday, 15 September 2023
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In a prior column, I wrote about how your sphere is a compendium of your life. Your sphere must take into account every aspect of your life, including your relationships, experiences, skills, interests, ethnic background, strengths and even your weaknesses. Read more...
Level-up Your Personal Brand for Prospecting Success

Level-up Your Personal Brand for Prospecting Success

Friday, 15 September 2023
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Developing a strong personal brand is essential if LOs want to capture the attention of borrowers and referral sources. The best originators are masters at cultivating a powerful online presence enabling them to stay top of mind among their ideal audience. Read more...
Recruiting Younger LOs: Crossing the Generational Divide

Recruiting Younger LOs: Crossing the Generational Divide

Sunday, 10 September 2023
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As older, more experienced LOs hit retirement age and exit the business, mortgage bankers are under increasing pressure to hire and train younger sales professionals. Read more...
How to Leverage Your Sphere and Its Core Components

How to Leverage Your Sphere and Its Core Components

Sunday, 10 September 2023
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Your sphere is a compendium of your life. That means that your sphere must take into account every aspect of your life, including your relationships, experiences, skills, interests, ethnic background, strengths and even your weaknesses. Read more...
CoreLogic, Restb.ai Take AI Tools to FMLS

CoreLogic, Restb.ai Take AI Tools to FMLS

Sunday, 10 September 2023
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Property data giant CoreLogic, software company Restb.ai and the First Multiple Listing real estate service have teamed up so that FMLS subscribers will be able to use CoreLogic’s platform to access artificial intelligence tools. So reports RISMedia. Read more...
Spring EQ Acquired by Private Equity Firm

Spring EQ Acquired by Private Equity Firm

Sunday, 10 September 2023
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Mortgage lender Spring EQ has agreed to an acquisition by private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management. So reports PE Hub. Read more...
Investor Pleads Guilty in $1M Mortgage Scam

Investor Pleads Guilty in $1M Mortgage Scam

Sunday, 10 September 2023
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A real estate investor has copped to his role in a $1 million mortgage fraud scam, according to authorities. So reports NJ.com. Read more...
Zillow Launches 1% Down Payment Program

Zillow Launches 1% Down Payment Program

Monday, 04 September 2023
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Zillow Home Loans has rolled out an initiative that lowers down payments to as little as 1% for eligible borrowers. So reports MortgageOrb. Read more...

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