Sekou Andrews created his own industry – poetic voice – to blend his passions and turn his art into a commodity. He’s been called the best-paid poet in America and the de-facto poet laureate of corporate America (Forbes). A master of the high art of storytelling. Spectacular, unique and really special (Ken Kragen). And he’s […]
Better than almost anyone, loan originators know the woes of lost paperwork, sitting around waiting for signatures, and the emotional stress when stacks of paper pile up on your desk. But with the advantages of a paperless loan process, it doesn’t have to be that way anymore. More than 40 percent of today’s homebuyers are […]
As a recognized expert in IRS regulations surrounding self-directed IRAs, 401(k)s, and other tax-advantaged accounts, Bill Humphrey has spent years providing first-class education on alternative retirement assets to investors, accountants, and real estate professionals. An experienced Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Humphrey has focused on income tax, auditing, tax-related real estate issues, and forensic accounting for […]
Edwin D. Epperson III has a lot of stories to tell: as a U.S. Army Infantry veteran who served multiple tours of combat, from 2003 with the invasion of Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division, to tours in Afghanistan with the 101st Pathfinder company with downed aircraft recovery missions, as a fearless Green Beret trained as a combat diver in Afghanistan […]
As the capital of Texas, the “Live Music Capital of the World,” and the no. 1 spot on the “Cities of the Future” list (Forbes), Austin has developed quite a reputation. It has been nicknamed “Silicon Hills” because of the numerous high-profile tech companies that have established a presence there (such as Amazon, Apple, Google […]
There are very few American cities with more historical significance than Boston. Founded all the way back in 1630, this Massachusetts town was the focal point for some of the most significant moments in our nation’s past- including the Boston Tea Party, the Siege of Boston, and the Battle of Bunker Hill. Being no less […]
Michael is a highly recognized industry executive with over 20 years of experience. From 1995-2000 Michael worked in loan origination and retail bank management before joining Lenders Service Inc. (LSI) in 2000. After serving as a leader for the appraisal department of one of the nation’s largest mortgage service companies, in 2005 he launched Appraisal […]
When it comes to options for long-term retirement investing, the secret appears to be out: The alternative assets you know and trust can consistently outperform Wall Street, even as the markets ascend to record territory on a near daily basis. Loan originators have always relied on their tried and true business practices for primary and […]
Mortgage rates rose during mid-December, according to a recent report. The numbers climbed the charts modestly during the week of December 11, 2017, which left few banks raising mortgage rates, to the benefit of homeowners as well as buyers. The slight hike in mortgage rates for December placed the average lender on a better track […]
Your client is interested in moving. They need to sell their old house first before buying a new one, right? After all, they don’t have enough of a down payment for the new house without selling the old one, and they are pretty certain their bank will not qualify them for two mortgages. The homeowners are […]