Archive for December, 2010

Stormy Mortgage Climate: Networking As Your Umbrella

By Ed Craine and Dr. Ivan Misner What a year! To date we’ve seen dozens of lenders close their doors, the secondary market has taken a wallop and to boot, rates are on the rise! Couple that with the non-stop [...]

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Networking 101: Which Type of Networking Group Should You Join?

By Dr. Ivan Misner & Ed Craine

Effective networking during a slower market will prove invaluable for mortgage brokers. With ever changing guidelines and the elimination of some products,

Ten Commandments for Networking Newcomers

By Ivan R. Misner, Ph.D. & Edward Craine

Do you dread the thought of networking at industry functions? If you answered yes, you’re in good company. Many loan originators

Become A Referral Clearinghouse And Watch The Referrals Flood In!

By Ed Craine & Dr. Ivan Misner

As mortgage professionals, we can live or die by referrals. When the market is hot, referrals keep our pipelines bursting. When the

Choose Quality over Quantity

Ed Craine & Dr. Ivan Misner

Networking Today: Choose Quality over Quantity We’ve said it many times before; networking for the purpose of earning referrals is more about sowing

Linda Mister Achieves Long-term Success

By David Robinson

Linda Mister attributes her longevity as a top-producing loan originator to an ambitious work ethic, tenacity and team support. It’s a winning combination that has enabled

Let Others Help!

By Dr. Ivan Misner & Ed Craine

Five Ways Your Friends, Family and Contacts Can Help You in A Slowing Market As mortgage professionals, we’re being tested in more ways

Smart Ways to Use Your Business Card

By Ivan Misner & Edward Craine

In Today’s Changing Market, successful networking begins with 4 strategies for successfully using your business card. A mortgage broker’s business card is one

Break into Online Networking This Year

Ed Craine & Dr. Ivan Misner

Welcoming a New Year is always exciting, as you’re essentially given carte blanche to determine exactly what you want to accomplish in the

Holiday Hope For Builders

A holiday gift for builders has arrived in the news that new home construction is on the rise, thank heavens. Between new building permits and new construction starts,

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