New Training And Marketing Blog

[arscherer]

Hey Folks...I have opened up a new blog through WordPress. I wanted to let you all know, and I will keep you aware of the new posts via updating my forum signature and posting a reply on here. Feel free to subscribe to email notifications and/or RSS.

Here is the link to my Loan Officer Training and Marketing Tips (http://loantraining.wordpress.com)

[arscherer]

New blog entry for today: Pre-Qualification process vs. Pre-Approval, and Two Tips on how to use them together! (http://loantraining.wordpress.com)

[Mark Madsen]

Great blog you started there Andy. Don't know where you find all of the time and energy, but it is obvious that you are very passionate about the mortgage industry.

I read your blog post about the pre-approval vs. pre-qual. Borrowers and Agents are starting to respect difference between the two a little more as the market calls for a more thorough application process. I remember a year ago having to give agents a quick 15 min. phone approval late in the evening because their clients were putting offers in on properties in the morning. It didn't matter if I told them that it was impossible to give a full approval under those conditions because they had already contacted 7 other loan officers who promised lower rates and a full approval.

There are some great opportunities to shine as a professional during the pre-approval and final approval process. Including the agent, seller, and buyer in that system is a smart move.

[arscherer]

Great blog you started there Andy. Don't know where you find all of the time and energy, but it is obvious that you are very passionate about the mortgage industry.

I read your blog post about the pre-approval vs. pre-qual. Borrowers and Agents are starting to respect difference between the two a little more as the market calls for a more thorough application process. I remember a year ago having to give agents a quick 15 min. phone approval late in the evening because their clients were putting offers in on properties in the morning. It didn't matter if I told them that it was impossible to give a full approval under those conditions because they had already contacted 7 other loan officers who promised lower rates and a full approval.

There are some great opportunities to shine as a professional during the pre-approval and final approval process. Including the agent, seller, and buyer in that system is a smart move.

Mark, thanks for the compliment; just trying to help out all the LO's out there (rookies and veterans). I completely agree with you about the potential to show your professionalism and really establish a great relationship with your clients and Realtors throughout the entire phase (prior to offer).

I'll go into that with the Pre-Qualification and how you can use that as a huge marketing tool on Wednesday's blog post.

[arscherer]

Hey Folks, I just added to my blog:

Pre-Qualification 2.0: Overcoming the First Objection (http://loantraining.wordpress.com/2008/01/02/pre-qualification-20-overcoming-the-first-objection/)

I look forward to hearing from everyone, and I hope you are having a productive 2008 so far!

[arscherer]

Hey guys and gals, I just added the Rollout (http://loantraining.wordpress.com/about/) page. It lists links to all of the blog posts that I already have published as well as the next post to be published.

Check it out by clicking: Rollout (http://loantraining.wordpress.com/about/)

[arscherer]

Hey Everyone, I know it's late, but there is a new post on my blog (http://loantraining.wordpress.com) which shows the next step in the segment. Feel free to check it out by clicking:

Loan Officer Training and Marketing Tips (http://loantraining.wordpress.com)

[arscherer]

Hey Folks, I rec'd an email to go a little off topic (well, not off topic, but break from my current topic. I hope you enjoy, and I definitely look forward to your feedback!

Loan Officer Training and Marketing Tips (http://www.LOTrainer.com)

[arscherer]

Hey Everyone, now that I went a little Off-Topic with The 3 F's of Sales (http://loantraining.wordpress.com/2008/01/07/the-3-fs-feel-felt-and-found/), I am right back into the Pre-Qualification 2.0 (http://loantraining.wordpress.com) series. I hope to see you there!

www.LOTrainer.com (http://www.LOTrainer.com)

[arscherer]

Ok. I have now put in another "chapter" to the Pre-Qualification 2.0 (http://www.LOTrainer.com), and I have also added a "chat" feature on there if anyone has questions or comments that you want to talk about.

www.LOTrainer.com (http://www.LOTrainer.com)

[benny_g]

Andy,
You have done an amazing job with this blog. You add some value for the members. To be honest is does not matter if you are brand new or a veteran to the mortgage business, everyone can learn a thing or two.

I want to thank you for your contribution to WN.:)

[arscherer]

Andy,
You have done an amazing job with this blog. You add some value for the members. To be honest is does not matter if you are brand new or a veteran to the mortgage business, everyone can learn a thing or two.

I want to thank you for your contribution to WN.:)

Thanks for the compliment, Bernie! The only thing I want to do at this point is share my experiences and what has worked for me (and include excerpts from other leading professionals as well).

[arscherer]

Hey guys and gals, I went a little off-topic today to cover what has been happening in the Countrywide Merger (http://loantraining.wordpress.com) with Bank of America.

I will be getting back on track with the Pre-Qualification 2.0 Series (http://www.LOTrainer.com) on Monday.

[arscherer]

Ok, so I am back on the Pre-Qualification 2.0 Series (http://loantraining.wordpress.com) today. I ended up discussing the Conversation Of Liabilities (http://loantraining.wordpress.com/2008/01/12/pre-qualification-20-information-on-liabilities/) today.

If you need a direct link: www.LOTrainer.com (http://www.LOTrainer.com)

[arscherer]

I altered my theme today to encorporate a few added features. The first is the "search" feature which allows you to search my site for posts, and information. The second is the "top clicks" section. I hope it's beneficial for you all!

[arscherer]

Added some more information on the Pre-Qualification 2.0 Series (http://www.LOTrainer.com) today. I will be having Brian (HTDI) as a guest blogger at the end of the week. I look forward to hearing from you all!

[arscherer]

Top of the mornin' everyone! I updated the Loan Officer Tips (http://loantraining.wordpress.com) blog today, and featured one of our Senior Members on there. Brian Aber (http://www.wannanetwork.com/htdi) (with HTDI Financial) published a blog that I felt was important to repost for everyone. Feel free to jump on there and read about the post!

[azappraiser]

Good job Andy! I liked the way Brian's blog blended in with your update and previous posts.

[arscherer]

Good job Andy! I liked the way Brian's blog blended in with your update and previous posts.

Thanks, David! I appreciate it! I am really trying to blend everything together to benefit every LO out there. We'll see what the turnout is! Thanks, again!

[arscherer]

I wanted to let everyone know that I updated the Pre-Qualification 2.0 section of the blog again today. This is one of the last posts of this series. I hope everyone has enjoyed it thus far!

[arscherer]

Updated the blog today with my follow up schedule after the pre-qualificaiton process. I definitely look forward to hearing about your follow up schedules!

[Moneytree]

Andy !!!

GREAT BLOG !!! Great reference articles !! Outstanding job !!

Rick Lobley
www.getmoneytree.com

[arscherer]

Andy !!!

GREAT BLOG !!! Great reference articles !! Outstanding job !!

Rick Lobley
www.getmoneytree.com (http://www.getmoneytree.com)

Thanks, Rick! I appreciate that! Hopefully, I'll see a couple of comments from you on the blogs? :cool:

[salesprospects]

Hey Andy -

I am new to this board and just found your thread. I really love it when someone takes their time to share knowledge. I really appreciate it and I am always looking to learn more and more.

So thank you and keep it up!

[arscherer]

Hey Andy -

I am new to this board and just found your thread. I really love it when someone takes their time to share knowledge. I really appreciate it and I am always looking to learn more and more.

So thank you and keep it up!

I am trying to keep it up, but I have to say that it really is a hard task to accomplish. So, to my avid readers, I apologize for not updating this blog more quickly!

Thanks for the compliment, though!!