If you're looking to expand an existing small business with new sources of funding in 2022, it helps to have some advance knowledge on what to expect regarding the current small business loan climate and where to begin with the loan application process. Whether your
As a loan officer, it's important that you are taking a variety of steps to reach out to those who are in the market for their first home. This is because they may not know how to find you or what your role is in
There are many scenarios in which it may be advantageous for a homeowner to refinance his or her mortgage. As a loan officer, you will likely have an opportunity to generate revenue for yourself each time a client does so. However, should you be actively
If you're looking to close more mortgage loans, you'll need customers who qualify. Personal finance classes are not common in high schools, and many potential borrowers have poor role models when it comes to finances. This is why it's important to help prospective home buyers
Eligibility For VA IRRRLs If your clients have a VA loan and are interested in lowering their interest rate, you should consider offering them the option of applying for the Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan. Abbreviated as IRRRL, this refinancing option allows veterans and military families
Due to the high costs of new construction, construction loans stand at the heart of the entire construction industry. Without builders having readily available access to financial resources, housing and commercial building projects would never see the light of day.As a lender, it's essential that
Of the many small businesses that apply for loans every year, only half are approved. According to lending experts, there are four primary reasons why small business loans get rejected.Credit ProblemsBad credit or no credit is a red flag for lenders. Would you loan money
Fraud is an ongoing threat to loan underwriters. Professional criminals can make an art form out of defrauding lenders. However, most experienced underwriters have a well-honed ability to detect red flags. Seasoned and astute attention to detail on the part of an underwriter can stop
Commercial lenders must grapple with fighting synthetic identity fraud. It is one of the recent trends most fraudsters use to get away with their malicious acts. With this strategy, at least $6 billion is lost per year. Synthetic identity fraud It is a process that involves the
When dealing with a single-member limited liability company (LLC), most lenders have questions about the entity’s tax consequences.Since a single-member LLC has one individual responsible for it, the concern is often justified due to being tied to the owner’s personal financial activity. Thankfully, understanding how