FAQ's
Question: What is a Loan Agent?
A loan agent is a person who helps clients locate money to borrow
and assist them with achieving their objectives in a safe and secure
way.
How does a loan agent differ from going to a bank direct?
Most banks only look at client’s situation in black and
white. What they don’t do is look for the best product and
terms out there for the client, as they can’t search 100
different banks, but you as a loan agent can. As I am sure you
have heard or experienced in the past banks tend to lend money
to people who don’t want or need it and that is where you
come in.
What does a loan agent do exactly?
A loan agent works to solve problems for borrowers. Whether they
need cash, lower payments or they need a new loan for a purchase.
With the way the mortgage business is changing there is even a
bigger need than ever for independent loan agents that can come
help select what the borrowers are looking for to secure there
biggest investment.
Once you and your inside account representative come up with the
right program for your client our loan processors will take it
from their and contact your client to get the paper work started,
at this point all you have to do is monitor the status of the loan
and keep your client in formed.
What is a loan processor?
The loan processor compiles all of the necessary documentation
to get your clients loan funded.
How do I become trained to be a Loan Agent?
Our unique PRICE and SCENARIO program allows you to submit a potential
scenario with no experience at all so you can start making money
right away. In the mean time we support you with materials to help
educate you and we will be offering on line tutorials as well.
What kind of products can I offer?
You will have ability to offer an array of services: 3,5,7,10,15,30
year fixed rate loans, interest only loans and the neg am loans
,option arm loans or pick a pay loans as they are commonly called
as well.
How do I make money?
The commission structure is based on the loan amount. We pay you ½ a
point on the loan amount : Example $300,000 loan would pay
$1500.00.
Can I make more than ½ a point on a transaction? YES
Let your inside account rep know that you would like to earn a little more income on the loan by charging an origination fee up front(better know as points).
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