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What is a Bridge Loan?

Mortgage brokers often look for ways to increase sales and grow their business. One way to do this is by offering bridge loans to clients. Bridge loans are short-term loans that can help real estate agents close more deals quickly and efficiently. Let us discuss how you can use FLCBank Mortgage’s Bridge Loan products to help your clients close more ...

How Wholesale Mortgage Lenders Can Attract More Qualified Buyers

With several loan options available, customers turn to wholesale mortgage lenders for their advice and expertise. Lenders can use these advertising techniques to find more clients, helping more people secure their dream homes. Lead Magnets Lead magnets offer a free gift in exchange for the viewer’s contact information. A lender could provide a free e-book, discounted rates, email newsletter, free ...

How Mortgage Brokers Can Focus on Realtor Partnerships

As a mortgage broker looking to expand your business in 2023, partnering with realtors can be incredibly advantageous. Not only do they have the knowledge and resources to help you access larger markets and gain more insight into potential customers, but forming a relationship with real estate agents is beneficial for both parties. Here are some tips for creating a ...

5 Tips for Closing More Mortgage Loans in 2023

It’s no secret that the last half of 2022 was much more challenging for mortgage lenders than the beginning of the year, and many of those challenges have continued into 2023. Interest rates are higher, and inventory is still low. Considering these obstacles, we’ve put together the following tips for closing more loans in 2023. Understand our mortgage loan closing ...

managing your mortgage pipeline

3 Expert Tips for Effectively Managing Your Mortgage Pipeline

Like mortgages themselves, your mortgage pipeline needs to remain strong and viable for the continued success of your brokerage. That means managing it should be at the top of your to-do list, as well as proactively connecting with trustworthy and proven professional partners. Planning is essential with the housing market continually weathering long periods of volatility, particularly in the wake ...

Prepare Your Mortgage Brokerage for Success in 2022

Top Mortgage Lending Trends for 2022

As a boutique mortgage broker, you want to pair your clients with the best possible lending solutions out there. Whether you’re helping a growing family into their forever home or helping a first-time homebuyer put down roots in a dream house, staying on top of 2022 mortgage lending trends will help you achieve your brokerage’s goals while providing the ultimate ...

Benefits of a Warehouse Lending Relationship

Are you aggravated at the slow-moving, stringent process of some warehouse lenders? You’re not alone if you find it challenging to find a suitable, experienced wholesale mortgage lender. And that’s where FLCBank’s warehouse lending services can step in and prove that not all warehouse lenders are alike. Regardless of economic conditions or the latest real estate market predictions, one thing ...

August Recap: Events Moving the Real Estate Market

Throughout August, the economy has gone through some interesting events. It’s important to stay up-to-date on the relevant fluctuations. For real estate, things are going well. The pandemic has boosted the market, and house prices have soared. Here’s what you need to know about real estate right now and how it affects the wholesale mortgage market. Covid-19 Since global shutdowns, ...