Mortgage Training Institute

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Increase Your Market Reach for Free

We may be in a difficult market…but one of the bright spots is the ability to increase your business using products for free that would have cost hundreds of dollars even thousands of dollars just a few years ago. One the best products I’ve found to expand our market, has been LivePresenter. This product has not [...]

http://mtiservices.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/increase-your-market-reach-for-free/

Developing Your Business – Tip No. 4 – The Government offering No Down purchases?

In the midst of a collapse in the mortgage and financial markets and a tightening of credit underwriting guidelines, is it possible a true No Down Payment opportunity still exists, and is one you can actually get closed? As far fetched as it may sound, the answer is a resounding – yes, maybe! The American Recovery and [...]

http://mtiservices.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/developing-your-business-tip-no-4-the-government-offering-no-down-purchases/

Developing Your Business – Tip No. 3

Have you ever thought about your business hours? Not your company’s hours of operations, your business hours. Are you a 9 to 5 type? Or do you put in 70 – 80 hours a week? How would you define your hours of operation to your customers? Too often the mortgage industry is seen as open [...]

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The recession is ruining your business!

Turn on you local news, pick up a newspaper, read any blog or even listen to President Obama, the economy is in a serious recession and your business is likely to decline and possibly fail. Prepare yourself, cut your expenses, trim your staff and pray you can make it.

http://mtiservices.wordpress.com/2009/03/06/the-recession-is-ruining-your-business/

Developing Your Business – Tip No. 2

Today’s economy may provide your customers wealth building opportunities they may never have considered in the past. With traditional investment sources, such as the stock market, falling to 15 year lows, many consumers should consider moving their money to “Their Own Bank.” No not the bank down the street, but rather they should become their [...]

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Developing Your Business – Announcement

With our current economic times, we as consumers and business owners must become creative in our decision making. MTI has recently begun a blog series designed to provide sales tips for the residential mortgage finance industry, and ideas these professionals may use to benefit their clientele. Each week a tip or idea will be posted, [...]

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Developing Your Business: Tip No. 1

If someone were to ask you to define your business in one statement, what would it be? Would you say something about your products or services? Would you say something about your service to the community or specialization in a particular area of town? Allow me to suggest a statement: “Everyone of an adult age I [...]

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The Future of E-Learning

As we progress further and further into the 21st century we find ourselves engulfed in technology. Technology not only advances our society, it has changed our perception of the world. Think back as a young adult, around 16 to 18 years of age. You just got word that “Bon Jovi” was gearing up for a [...]

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Mortgage Business After the 2009 Economic Stimulus Package

President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 into law. So what does that mean for your mortgage business? Whether you’re in favor of the package or not, one thing is certain, the American public knows nothing about this $787 billion dollar debt. The average American knows our economy is in trouble, [...]

http://mtiservices.wordpress.com/2009/02/17/mortgage-business-after-the-2009-economic-stimulus-package/

Bankrate.com: Mortgage Matters Blog Headlines

Mortgage mods for profit

Mortgage rates have held fairly steady since the middle of last week.

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/story_content.asp?story_uid=28669&prodtype=mtg

A successful MHA refi

A note, sent yesterday, from a reader named Matthew.

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/story_content.asp?story_uid=28666&prodtype=mtg

Wrong-headed regulators

I have an article up today -- "Want to refinance? Know the details" -- in which I describe the Home Affordable Refinance program as confusing.

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/story_content.asp?story_uid=28661&prodtype=mtg

Rate trends and firecrackers

A reader named Cindy asks: "Are mortgage rates predicted to go down next week? What things should I be considering before going ahead?"

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/story_content.asp?story_uid=28647&prodtype=mtg

Foreclosures? Let 'em rent

In response to my blog post from last week, "Theodicy and mortgages," Michael Hilmen writes about artificially high home prices.

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/story_content.asp?story_uid=28641&prodtype=mtg

HUD Press Releases

HUD AWARDS $312 MILLION IN DISASTER RECOVERY GRANTS TO HELP STATES REDUCE DAMAGES FROM FUTURE DISASTERS

WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded nearly $312 million to 13 states to invest in efforts to reduce the human, physical, and economic toll of future disasters. The grants announced today are provided through HUD's Disaster Recovery Enhancement Fund (DREF) and are intended to encourage states to undertake activities and long-term strategies that focus on reducing damages from future natural disasters.

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2010/HUDNo.10-186

HUD ANNOUNCES $189 MILLION AVAILABLE TO REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it is making $189 million in grants available to transform public and assisted housing and to revitalize communities. Appearing in today's Federal Register are the Notices of Funding Availability, the federal application, for two revitalization initiatives: The Choice Neighborhoods FY 2010 and the HOPE VI FY 2010. Both applications can be accessed at www.grants.gov.

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2010/HUDNo.10-185

HUD CHARGES NORTHEAST OHIO LANDLORD WITH HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it is charging Testa Family Enterprises, LTD, owner of Royal Arms Apartments in Ravenna, Ohio, and the complex's manager with housing discrimination for allegedly refusing to rent certain apartments to families with young children. HUD's charge alleges that manager Christine Testa and Testa Family Enterprises, LTD, violated the Fair Housing Act by limiting or refusing to rent to families with small children.

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2010/HUDNo.10-184

DONOVAN ANNOUNCES $65 MILLION IN AVAILABLE FUNDING TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN INDIAN COUNTRY

SIOUX FALLS, SD - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan traveled to a Native American community in South Dakota today to announce $65 million in available funding to support a variety of community development and affordable housing production in Indian country throughout the U.S. Donovan made the announcement following a tour of the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota with Senator Tim Johnson.

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2010/HUDNo.10-183

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION HOUSING SCORECARD SHOWS CONTINUED PROGRESS IN HOUSING MARKET, BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the August edition of the Obama Administration's Housing Scorecard (www.hud.gov/scorecard), a comprehensive report on the nation's housing market. In July, housing prices remained level after 30 straight months of decline, while some price predictions have improved. In addition, historic low interest rates continued to promote home affordability and refinancing options for the nation's families. However, the market remains fragile with foreclosure starts showing a slight increase and serious delinquencies continuing to work through the pipeline.

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2010/HUDNo.10-182

Quicken Loans Mortgage News

Market Update – Releases Give Bleak Picture of Economy

Capital Markets Update – Dow Falls Over Fears of European Debt ... Mortgage Rates – 4 Ways Your Finances Affect the Rate You Get ... How the Job Market Affects Mortgage Rates ... ]]>

https://www.quickenloans.com/mortgage-news/market-update-releases-give-bleak-picture-economy

FHA Loan Changes and What They Mean For You

Veterans: Should You Choose a VA Loan or an FHA Loan? ... Conventional vs FHA Loans – Know Your Options ... Getting an FHA Loan? Hurry Before the Insurance Rises ... ]]>

https://www.quickenloans.com/mortgage-news/fha-loan-changes-what-they-mean-for-you

Driveway Ideas: How to Have & Keep a Spotless Cement Driveway

Perfect Home Projects For Fall ... Landscape Tips to Sell Your Home ... Choosing the Perfect Outdoor Living Space ... ]]>

https://www.quickenloans.com/mortgage-news/driveway-ideas-spotless-cement-driveway

Market Update – Full Week of Economic Releases Ahead

Capital Markets Update – Full week of Economic & Earnings Releases Ahead ... Capital Markets Update – FOMC Meeting Triggers Sell-Off in Bond Market ... Capital Markets Update – Drop in Jobless Claims Causes Bonds & Treasuries to Sell Off ... ]]>

https://www.quickenloans.com/mortgage-news/market-update-full-week-economic-releases

Market Update – Mortgages Open Lower

Capital Markets Update – Jobless Claims Reports Mixed Results ... Capital Markets Update – Full week of Economic & Earnings Releases Ahead ... Pros and cons of reverse mortgages ... ]]>

https://www.quickenloans.com/mortgage-news/market-update-mortgages-open

Market Update – Mortgage Bonds Slightly Lower

Capital Markets Update – Jobless Claims Down Slightly ... Capital Markets Update – Drop in Jobless Claims Causes Bonds & Treasuries to Sell Off ... Capital Markets Update – Jobless Claims Reports Mixed Results ... ]]>

https://www.quickenloans.com/mortgage-news/market-update-mortgage-bonds-slightly

Your End-Of-Summer Housekeeping To Do List

Jersey Shore? Find Your Own Summer Vacation Spot ... Green Home Cleaning Tips ... Perfect Home Projects For Fall ... ]]>

https://www.quickenloans.com/mortgage-news/end-of-summer-housekeeping-list

Why Aren’t More People Taking Advantage of Low Mortgage Rates?

Now is the Time to Take Advantage of Historically-Low Mortgage Rates ... How the Job Market Affects Mortgage Rates ... Veterans: Should You Choose a VA Loan or an FHA Loan? ... ]]>

https://www.quickenloans.com/mortgage-news/people-advantage-rates

Market Update – Durable Goods Report Shows Economy Slowing Down

Quicken Loans Capital Markets Update – High Durable Goods Orders Show Factories Included in Economic Recovery ... Quicken Loans Capital Markets Update – Pending Home Sales Show Slight Gain ... Quicken Loans Capital Markets Update – New Homes Sales Report Exceeds Expectations ... ]]>

https://www.quickenloans.com/mortgage-news/market-update-durable-goods-report-shows-economy-slowing

New Home Sales Drop Sharply in July

New Home Sales Drop in August ... New Home Sales Fall Due to Low Mortgage Interest Rates and Low Prices of Existing Homes ... Low Rates Push New Home Sales Higher ... ]]>

https://www.quickenloans.com/mortgage-news/home-sales-drop-sharply-july

Daily Mortgage Update by Interest.com

1. Take advantage of every tax break

http://mortgages.interest.com/content/trends/article.asp?ID=2009126112122CAUFAVCHZYSLZKQXOXQSFZYVECOZLO

2. Save money with the right gas

http://mortgages.interest.com/content/trends/article.asp?ID=2009126111423JHBMHCJOGFZSGRXEVEXZMGFCLJVGSV

3. Mortgage rates fell this week -- and should level off -- after the Fed stopped pushing rates up

http://mortgages.interest.com/content/trends/article.asp?ID=2006892350LJDOJELQIHBUITZGXGZBOIHENLXIUX

4. Mortgage rates fell this week -- and should level off -- after the Fed stopped pushing rates up

http://mortgages.interest.com/content/trends/article.asp?ID=20068923114IFAKFBHNEEXREPWDUCVXKEDAJITEQT

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Bankrate.com: Mortgage Matters Blog Headlines

HUD Press Releases

Quicken Loans Mortgage News

Daily Mortgage Update by Interest.com