7 Things To Remember As Rates Rise – With Austin Niemiec Rates have been aggressively rising. Below is a rate sheet from 1985, when Rocket Mortgage® was an independent mortgage broker. We are all in a cyclical business. This is normal. As mortgage pros, there are a few key things we must remember in times […]
Read moreApril 04, 2022
It’s no surprise you want the best for your clients and to help them succeed. A positive experience is a win for them and a win for your business. But there’s more to it than that. If you can get a testimonial from a happy client, you can possess a powerful tool for your brand. […]
Read moreMarch 30, 2022
… and the award for best performance in a lead acting role goes to Jerome Powell from the Federal Reserve! This week’s edition has hawks, Fannie forecast updates and, of course, more crosswords! Fuel Up! 🚀 Powell’s Corner The Fed wants to look like hawks in control. Inflation hawks tighten policy to cool the economy, whereas […]
Read moreMarch 28, 2022
In the past couple of years, we worked through a global pandemic and saw interest rates drop to historic lows. Today, housing prices have skyrocketed, inflation is the highest it’s been in 40 years and interest rates continue to trend upwards. To say the future is uncertain, at this point, is an understatement. During these […]
Read moreMarch 23, 2022
St. Patrick’s Day was mostly mask-free this year as things continue to normalize in the U.S. 🍀 It’s said that leprechaun’s pot of gold has a coin for each year of its life. Recent flight-to-safety trading and inflation in the markets values that pot-o-gold at ~$2 million. 🌈 This week’s edition has rate hike info, homebuilder feelings and […]
Read moreMarch 21, 2022
Behind every good business is a strong business model. And behind every strong business model is constant reviewing, revising, updating, testing and more revising. If you’re consistently revisiting your business plan and making small tweaks, you’re doing the right thing. If you haven’t reviewed it in quite some time, it’s time to plan for an […]
Read moreMarch 16, 2022
$2.1 trillion over one decade. … That’s not Aaron Rodgers’ new contract. That’s how much housing wealth middle-income households have gained in that time! This week’s edition includes insight into the new-construction purchase market, a big week in the economic calendar and consumer sentiment toward home prices. Fuel Up! 🚀 Biz Buzz Job openings remain […]
Read moreMarch 14, 2022
While much of the success of your business comes from getting clients through your door, it also hinges on recruiting top-tier talent, networking with other industry professionals and keeping your skills sharp and in tune with what’s happening in the market. Social media can help with all of that – but you need to be […]
Read moreMarch 09, 2022
NASCAR champion Tony Stewart listed his Indiana mansion for $30M this week. Race on over before someone else crosses the finish line – this property will go fast! This week’s edition includes younger home buyer demographic trends and how you can help buyers young and old save on their purchase loan. Fuel Up! 🚀 Biz […]
Read moreMarch 05, 2022
Today’s nonstop mortgage technology advancements have many loan officers wondering if they will soon be replaced by software. But that’s not going to happen. Although digital technology can take care of repetitive tasks like data entry, and clients are loving the idea of handling a lot of the mortgage process online, people have the most […]
Read moreMarch 02, 2022