Category: Real Estate

Berj Arakelian discusses how realtors can benefit from working with mortgage lenders. Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network:  https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-berj-arakelian-area-sales-manager-with-cmg-home-loans-discussing-serving-realtor-referral-partners/# Berj said: “When it comes to realtors wanting to improve their business, working with a mortgage lender is a great option. They can provide numerous benefits that can help realtors close more deals and provide value to their buyers.” Working with mortgage lenders is an integral part of a realtor’s business. After all, they’re the ones who provide the financing that clients need to buy their homes.…

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Berj Arakelian discusses the difference between being pre-qualified vs. pre-approved for a mortgage. Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network:  https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-berj-arakelian-area-sales-manager-with-cmg-home-loans/ Berj explained: “When you’re ready to buy a home, the first step is to figure out how much house you can afford. This involves looking at your income, debts, and credit score to get an idea of what kind of mortgage you’ll be able to qualify for. Once you know this, you can start shopping for homes within your budget. One important thing to understand is…

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Nick Jimerson discusses how to avoid mortgage application problems. Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network:  https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-nick-jimerson-personal-mortgage-advisor-with-nations-lending/ The path to homeownership isn’t always easy, but by not being careful, the chances of becoming a homeowner could be ruined. Here are five things that could get in the way of owning a house: Job-hopping. A steady job, preferably at the same company, shows stability and—most importantly—a consistent paycheck that will allow someone to pay their mortgage. Even if someone doesn’t go long without a job, hopping from job…

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Colorado Real Estate Leaders’ Podcast, launched in Spring 2022, reaches 25 episodes. The podcast offers the career journeys, insight, and advice of real estate and mortgage lending experts. The Colorado industry leaders, from mortgage bank branch managers to real estate moguls, divulge the details of everything from their career origins to success stories to opinions on the market. The stories are great listening for an industry patron or even someone interested in joining the field and learning more. Trailstone Insurance Group produces the podcast to bring the real estate community…

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Yolanda Ruswayi discusses how she helps people realize the dream of home ownership. Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network:  https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-yolanda-ruswayi-sr-loan-officer-with-oz-lending/ When buying a home, the first step is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage. But there is a difference between the two. Pre-qualification is a simple process that estimates how much someone could borrow based on their financial information. Pre-approval is a more in-depth process that gives a more accurate idea of how much people can borrow. If someone is starting the home buying…

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Matthew Collett discusses the differences between traditional and short-term investment rental models for borrowing money for a mortgage. Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network:  https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-matthew-collett-branch-manager-with-nations-lending/ There has been a recent trend of property owners renting out their homes on a short-term basis through platforms such as Airbnb. While this can be a great way to earn some extra income, it’s essential to be aware of the potential risks involved. Traditional rental agreements are typically for a minimum of six months and often require the tenant to…

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Vol Homes, a Knoxville-based real estate investment firm, is giving people that need to sell their homes fast a new way to get the most money possible. Founder, Cassidy Melhorn, a former process design engineer brings a unique background to the industry that locals are flocking to work with.

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Sandra Escobar discusses how home ownership can help build generational wealth. Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-sandra-escobar-mortgage-loan-officer-with-us-bank/ Sandra explained: “One of the key ways that families can build generational wealth is through home ownership. Homeownership allows families to build equity, which can be passed down from one generation to the next. Additionally, owning a home can provide stability and security for a family and a sense of community and belonging. While there are many benefits to home ownership, there are also some challenges that come…

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Jason discusses tips on how to get pre-approved vs. pre-qualified for a mortgage. Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-jason-evans-mortgage-loan-officer-with-m2-lending-solutions/ The first step when buying a home is to determine a budget, and then it’s time to start shopping for a home loan. There is a difference between getting “pre-approved” and “pre-qualified” for a mortgage. Pre-approval means that a lender has looked at a credit report and financial information and decided how much money they are willing to lend. This is based on their internal guidelines,…

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