MIA on Realtor Magazine. Where is Input From Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Lending Educational Opportunities to be Found?? In this day and age, as a Mortgage Lender you have to be pretty adept at multi-tasking during much of your day. You can't do just one thing at a time and expect to get what needs to be accomplished completed within the typical work day.  So while I'm waiting on a call to go through, oh hold on the phone, etc., it's not unusual as a Mortgage Lender, to find me tweeting, reading emails, commenting on social media formats, or something. Utilizing these snippets of time is important to getting things done, or at least moving them along. I was doing just that this morning. While waiting for someone to come back on the phone with some info I needed, I was catching-up on some Twitter reading. A tweet containing an article from Realtor Magazine had caught my eye and I had pursued reading the entire article on the magazine's website. After finishing the first article, I noted a few others that seemed pretty interesting and clicked on them too. (Can never know too much about real estate transactions!) Typical of most websites, there was a choice of differing headlines and categories of topics from which to choose to read. But as I was wandering through the Realtor Magazine site, something hit me. There were articles and specific categories available for the obvious topics. That was great. And those topics surrounding the information and needs for real estate agents and brokers were plentiful, pretty much as I expected. Afterall, it's called Realtor Magazine, right?? And there were sections and articles regarding Staging and staging tips, marketing info and tips, law, legal ethics, technology, design, architecture, inspections, and a few more. Again, great! All opportunities to learn ... which I really appreciate. But there was no specific section showcasing Mortgage Lending! Huh?  Where were the ongoing opportunities to educate and inform readers about mortgage financing, mortgage processing, preparing for financing within this Realtor Magazine site? A format to ask questions? To have dialogue? It was the same for credit, credit issues. There was a huge void left regarding the wide topic of finances and credit. It was MIA! (Missing In Action) There were random articles in the news portion of the website/magazine regarding financial issues and financing in general. I will give them that. But there was no specific section dedicated to Mortgage financing and Lending? I found that odd (and sad), given the importance of Mortgage Lending and Credit to the success of a home buyer and real estate transaction. I found it odd, given the other peripheral topics showcased and contained on the website's Site Map! And I found that odd given the number of questions I receive, and the thirst for mortgage lending and credit information that most realtors and home buyers/owners display to me personally ... not only face-to-face, but here online and in social media formats. This agent-centric Realtor Magazine and website seems like the perfect forum for educating its' real estate-focused readers on the issues and demands surrounding lending and credit. But as a Mortgage Lender, I found myself MIA on this format. In my eyes, that's a huge opportunity overlooked and sorely missed ... * Should you have questions regarding Mortgage Lending, Credit, Credit Repair, or finances in general ... please do not hesitate to contact me. With over 35 years of experience within the mortgage lending industry, and as an IL Certified Financial Planner ... I have the expertise and insight you need ... and the answers you seek. Contact me today through any of the following means: Direct: 815.277.4036 Cell/Text: 708.921.6331 Email: gene@chicagobancorp.com Website: www.genemundt.com Skype: 630.219.1316 Click here 4 a: NO Cost NO Obligation Mortgage Consultation |
