We’re often told how important networking is before our professional lives even start. But there’s more to it than online meetings, emails and exchanging business cards. Building relationships with certain people is what can make all the difference in your company. Building Relationships With Clients Part of the appeal of working with a broker is […]
Read moreFebruary 09, 2022
What would you do with Ten Trillion Dollars? That’s how much equity is in the U.S. housing market waiting to be tapped. This week has Wordle, the Metaverse and a whole lotta homeowner equity. Fuel Up! 🚀 Biz Buzz The New York Times Buys Wordle – Rocket Fuel Launches Pro Puzzles Stewards of the classic […]
Read moreFebruary 05, 2022
Disaster isn’t something we like to talk about, but it’s something we need to prepare for. Some disasters are caused by natural events, while others are caused by human acts, both unintentional and deliberate. In 2020, we experienced a disaster unlike any other: COVID-19, a hopefully once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. In many states, governors ordered all nonessential […]
Read moreFebruary 02, 2022
Ranging in age from 24 – 40, millennials make up the largest portion of home buyers in the U.S., making them one of the most sought-after groups in the home buying industry. Competition for these clients may be fierce, but knowing how to attract this unique generation of home buyers will give you a leg […]
Read moreJanuary 31, 2022
This week’s edition has FBI Awards, Rookie of the Year Awards and HGTV hiccups. Fuel Up! 🚀 Biz Buzz FBI’s Most Wanted – Brokers Gone Bad Friday’s CNBC update on the FBI’s most wanted list featured a husband and wife who’ve been off the grid since 2010. The mortgage broker couple stole over $1 million from their […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2022
For today’s mortgage brokers, there’s a new way to stay competitive. Of course, they need access to leading technology, resources, products and competitive pricing. But, beyond that, they need to expand their minds, getting strategies and insights from outlets that they don’t usually engage with. That’s the thinking behind Pro Talks, a new speaker series […]
Read moreJanuary 26, 2022
This week’s edition has a VA pricing special, tips to beat rate hikes (or competitors) and playoff football. Fuel Up! 🚀 Caffeinated Trends With Ryan Schoen, Senior Analyst, Rocket Mortgage SM 1. Mortgage Rates Have Come Full Circle With the recent jump, VA 30-year rates are back to where they were prior to the pandemic, with FHA and conventional just below those levels while jumbo rates remain […]
Read moreJanuary 22, 2022
Social media helps build your brand, keeps your business top of mind, directs people to your website and provides another way for you to engage with your clients, thus humanizing your business even more. To help you reap the benefits of social media, here are a few creative strategies to try on your business’s social […]
Read moreJanuary 19, 2022
Continuing education can seem like more work and time to add to your already full plate, but it has many benefits for you and your business. And Rocket ProSM TPO’s new training program, Pro Performance, can be a great place to start. Read on to learn more about why you should continue your mortgage broker […]
Read moreJanuary 17, 2022
To all the Dogecoin HODL’rs out there – Elon isn’t giving up yet. This week’s edition has inflation, Fed-speak and a battle between 30-year and 15-year mortgagesFuel Up! 🚀 The Market Market Moving Releases Jerome Powell kicks off second term as Fed Chair Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment The Big Picture With Bill […]
Read moreJanuary 15, 2022