Did you know that using our proprietary technology, we can help you quantify your property risk rules and then we can embed them into each appraisal report? When the report is complete and uploaded, we highlight, summarize and risk weight each condition from the Inspection Report that does not meet your property risk criteria…. automatically. This...
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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...
I remember having to put in countless hours as a reasonably successful mortgage broker. We averaged $85 million in fundings in a market where the average loan amount was less than $300,000. Although I don't arrange mortgage loans any longer, my family and several friends are still in the business. I see them working after most people are home...
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...
Are you struggling to come up with new content? Re-purposing content is a little-known secret that all smart marketers use to keep driving traffic to their site. Great content can also strengthen your brand’s reputation and encourage more web visitors to convert. Creating new content takes a lot of time and effort, which is why businesses often...
Brokers: Have you had enough appraisals with fee changes, missed deadlines, by out of town appraisers?
Value Connect is determined to create the most effective appraisal platform in the market. For our valued partners this means no need to request fee changes and reasonable turn around times based on market conditions. We've developed the best appraisal report building technology, allowing you to focus on building a quality report you can be proud...
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