Janie Stel

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The Case for Automating Appraisal Quality Control and Review

The mortgage industry has evolved significantly in recent years, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer expectations, and regulatory pressures. In this rapidly changing landscape, Chief Operating Officers (COOs) at mortgage lenders...

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With Value Connect we have established relationships that will get you the best service for your deal in addition to our money-back guarantee. Although ordering direct is often a slightly cheaper option, it's not the best choice for long term success as a broker. Brokers across Canada are enjoying the benefits of Value Connect's stress-free...

Today at Value Connect we’re thrilled to be celebrating of our anniversary!  We’ve enjoyed providing our partners with trusted, compliant and reliable appraisal reports. It’s been fun, exciting and also hard work as we’ve driven our vision from a passion into reality.We are so thankful to all the brokers, appraisers and lenders who continue to...

Small commercial properties, lodging homes (like student rentals) or mixed-use (commercial and residential) mortgage applications sometimes result in a few surprises for mortgage brokers who don't typically tackle these types of loans. There are subtle differences that you need to educate your customers on if it's their first foray into this...

KYC – we all know the importance of the Know Your Client guidelines. But how well do you Know Your Lender? Different mortgage lenders engage different processes and people when underwriting a mortgage file. Knowing your Lender’s process will allow you to set client expectations and increase their satisfaction. For example …Some lenders assign the...

"If you want to be a successful investor in the next two decades, a general rule applies: Figure out what the next generation will be buying in the years ahead and invest in it before the crowd catches on." (Sizemore, 2013). People are always discussing baby boomers and millennials in business, but the direction that all companies should be...

It's no secret that technology is shaping our lives and businesses. It always has. Companies must adapt and utilize new efficiencies that technology offers in order to stay competitive. For instance, the Blockbuster Video chain was too slow to adapt to changing technologies. They dismissed DVD rentals through vending machines, and didn't recognize...

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