Medical Bankruptcy: Fact or Fiction?

You’ve probably heard someone use the term “medical bankruptcy.” It is a term commonly used by individuals who are either going through a medically related financial crisis, or know someone who is facing serious medical debt. Although medical bankruptcy is not a legal term, it is a useful term to describe a financial remedy for … Read more

Cost Per Loan Financed – Creating a Book of Business

There are several essential metrics that must be considered when determining where to spend valuable marketing dollars. The acceptable cost per funded loan depends on where one sits in the organizational chart and how much of a stakeholder is the long-term growth of the company. Successful lead generation firms are aware of this and for … Read more

How can I save my house? Using Bankruptcy Protection…

Bankruptcy protection is often used to prevent foreclosure and provide an opportunity for the debtor to restructure the mortgage balance on affordable repayment terms. When debtors fall behind on their mortgages, the bank usually insists on repayment of all past due mortgage arrears, or repayment over a very short period of time – two to … Read more

Are your loan officers employees or independent…

Many mortgage lenders/brokers consider their loan officers (who are their salespeople) to be independent contractors. Those loan officers are paid on commission based on the successful funding of the loan. Mortgage lenders/brokers make payments to loan servicers either at the close of each transaction or on a periodic basis. There is no deduction for federal, … Read more