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Category: Strategic Partners

WHY MORTGAGE PLANNING IS FINRA-COMPLIANT

August 1, 2019 Austen Smith Leave a comment

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regulates broker-dealers and their registered representatives.  Over 10 years ago, FINRA issued a few…

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FIVE REASONS REAL ESTATE AGENTS SHOULD NOT GIVE MORTGAGE ADVICE

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SAFE Act and state licensing laws – it’s illegal to quote rates and fees and take an application (including the…

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Posted in: Strategic Partners Filed under: Legal

FINANCIAL PRO: ASK NOT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR MORTGAGE PRO

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DEAR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL:ASK NOT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR MORTGAGE PRO.ASK WHAT YOUR MORTGAGE PRO CAN DO FOR YOU.…

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Posted in: Strategic Partners Filed under: Referral Partners

HOUSING PRO: ASK NOT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR MORTGAGE PRO

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DEAR HOUSING PROFESSIONAL:ASK NOT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR MORTGAGE PRO.ASK WHAT YOUR MORTGAGE PRO CAN DO FOR YOU.…

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Posted in: Strategic Partners Filed under: CMPS, Referral Partners

THREE WAYS TO INCREASE CLIENT REFERRALS FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS

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Many clients today have indicated a willingness to refer you business, but very few actually follow through.  Here are three…

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Posted in: Strategic Partners Filed under: Referral Partners, Referral vs. Client

FOUR WAYS TO SAVE TIME & IMPROVE YOUR PROCESS (FOR REALTORS®)

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Real estate agents today have overwhelming demands on their time and energy.  Buyers and sellers have higher expectations, technology is…

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Posted in: Strategic Partners Filed under: Lead Generation, Referral Partners, Referral vs. Client

WHY YOU DON’T NEED TO GIVE OUT THREE BUSINESS CARDS

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Some real estate agents believe that they must give out three different names when referring to a mortgage lender.  This…

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Posted in: Strategic Partners Filed under: Business Cards, RESPA

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Texas Recovery Fund Notice

Consumers wishing to file a complaint against a mortgage banker or a licensed mortgage banker residential mortgage loan originator should complete and send a complaint form to the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705. Complaint forms and instructions may be obtained from the department’s website at www.sml.texas.gov. A toll-free consumer hotline is available at 1-877-276-5550.

The department maintains a recovery fund to make payments of certain actual out of pocket damages sustained by borrowers caused by acts of licensed mortgage banker residential mortgage loan originators. A written application for reimbursement from the recovery fund must be filed with and investigated by the department prior to the payment of a claim. For more information about the recovery fund, please consult the department’s website at www.sml.texas.gov.

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