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Jumbo Smart: What Is It And Who Should Get It?

Not all home buyers are alike, and neither are the types of loans offered by Rocket ProSM TPO. We’re here to help our broker partners do more for their clients with a wide variety of loan options. One of the most attractive options for an important home buying segment is a jumbo mortgage loan product. […]

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August 31, 2022

Rocket Fuel Newsletter – 08/27/22

Ever wanted to live like royalty? Check out this castle for sale in southeastern Michigan, complete with moat, drawbridge and enough secret rooms and passageways to recreate your favorite Scooby-Doo episode!  This week’s edition includes recently published industry statistics, another state doing back-to-school shopping the right way, and a look back at Originator Connect.    Fuel […]

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August 29, 2022

Creating A Great Company Culture In A Small Team

Leaders of large companies often talk about the importance of culture in the workplace, but small business owners might not know how that translates to them. Can a small team even have its own company culture? To get insight on what company culture is and how leaders can foster their own work culture – even […]

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August 25, 2022

Rocket Fuel Newsletter – 08/20/22

Have you ever dreamed of a waterfront view from your living room? Starting next month, SeaPods can make that dream a reality, so long as you’re cool living in an 830-square-foot pod above the ocean …  This week’s edition includes a cover story featuring our own Mike Fawaz and how to interpret monthly housing data.  […]

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August 22, 2022

Preparing Your Client For A Short Sale Purchase

Short sales are often misunderstood and can be confusing for both the buyer and the seller. Typically, the seller’s credit is not damaged quite as much as a foreclosure would inflict. However, sellers are still left without any earnings moving forward. Buyers may initially find a short sale home appealing due to the lower price […]

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August 17, 2022

Rocket Fuel Newsletter – 08/13/22

Last week’s candy-tasting position not sweet enough for you? How about a literal dream job – Casper will pay you to sleep!  This week’s edition includes an inflation update and how consumers are feeling about buying that brand new boat.  Fuel Up 🚀 Biz Buzz  Inflation Trends Pointing In The Right Direction  Two major inflationary […]

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August 15, 2022

Explaining Title Insurance To Your Client

This article was written by Devon Turner, copywriter at Amrock. Occasionally a client will ask you what title insurance is. As a RocketProSM TPO partner you surely have a working knowledge, but this article provides a definition (with examples) for those who want a refresher. Title Insurance is Ensure-ance Anyone who purchases a home receives a […]

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August 10, 2022

Rocket Fuel Newsletter – 08/06/22

It was a big week in economic news – this week’s edition includes our take on jobs data as well as insight on how financial pros can help their clients navigate the post-pandemic economic world.  Fuel Up 🚀    Biz Buzz  It’s Jobs Friday! Let’s run down the payroll-related data released this week by the Bureau […]

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August 08, 2022

Every Season Brings Holiday Marketing Opportunities

By: Anna Wolski Smart local businesses know that seasonal and holiday marketing makes a big impact on their target audiences; from positively wicked Halloween promotions to ads as sweet as your Valentine, there are endless opportunities to execute fun, creative, affordable messaging. Consumers spend billions of dollars during the major U.S. holidays and grabbing their […]

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August 03, 2022

Rocket Fuel Newsletter – 07/30/22

More talk on rate hikes and inflation – are you surprised? Fuel Up 🚀      Biz Buzz  This Week In Unsurprising News: The Fed announced another major rate hike on Wednesday, bumping rates another 0.75 percentage points to a range of 2.25% – 2.5%. What does this mean for you, the financial industry professional?  Home prices […]

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August 01, 2022