The Morning Shot

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https://behindthecurtain.crosscountrymortgage.com/

YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND. This event will be 100% sold out and will not be admitting walk-ins.

The views of this blog, "Your Morning Shot" podcast, and on this site in general are solely those of the authors, Matt Weaver (NMLS-175651) and Zack Lewis, and do not express the views or opinions of CrossCountry Mortgage.

The views of this blog, "Your Morning Shot" podcast, and on this site in general are solely those of the authors, Matt Weaver (NMLS-175651) and Zack Lewis, and do not express the views or opinions of CrossCountry Mortgage.

The views of this blog, "Your Morning Shot" podcast, and on this site in general are solely those of the authors, Matt Weaver (NMLS-175651) and Zack Lewis, and do not express the views or opinions of CrossCountry Mortgage.

It's here!!!! 24 hour loan commitments and the ability to close transactions in only 7 days! 

Are you ready to dominate multiple offer scenarios?

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This is the FINAL CHANCE to sign up for our Heavy Hitters interview with Jackie Ellis of the Jackie Ellis Network!

We are so excited to announce Jackie Ellis as our next speaker for our Behind the Curtain Series: Heavy Hitters Event on Feb. 8th!

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Imagine you're working with a client that just started a new job and are unsure how that might affect the purchase price of properties you want to show – where do you go to get the best answer to support you and your client?

Or maybe you're preparing for a listing appointment at a condominium and need support in understanding how a condo questionnaire form can help you market the property – how are you currently getting answers to these important questions in a timely manner?

Having accurate and timely answers to these questions can be crucial for separating the great agents from the herd. But with agent and lender schedules being as hectic as they are, sometimes getting the response you need can take longer than you want; so I asked myself, "how can I fill this gap and provide agents with a resource that can provide them with factual answers in a timely manner?"

Last week I designed a solution to do just that and began testing it with some of my realtor partners. Based on the habits of these agents, I found that the best way to stay in contact quickly was through social media – particularly Facebook. So I created a closed Facebook group called Live Chat: Your Mortgage Questions Answered Fast. In this group, agents can ask any and all mortgage questions related to residential real estate transactions. I will monitor this forum during my normal business hours, which is 7 days a week from 8:00am – 9:00pm, and provide factual answers to these questions quickly.

Now I know you may be asking – "What's the catch? Do I have to currently be referring you business to access this group?" or "Will I immediately be solicited to do business with you if I start posting questions?"

I want to be a resource, but equally want to be respectful to the individual needs of all members, and designed my three commitments to all who utilize this free service:

1. Under no circumstances will any member of this group be solicited for business through this page – this page is designed strictly as an additional source of value to any and all real estate agents who wish to use it;
2. All questions will be treated equally – response times are not based on whether or not I'm involved in the transaction, or if we have any active professional relationship;
3. I will respond to every question in a timely manner, and provide answers rooted solely in fact rather than myth, rumor or hearsay.

We have been actively testing this page with a number of agents who have immediately found value in it. I'd encourage you to have a look and see the types of questions they've had and the responses we've given them. Log on to Facebook and searching " Live Chat: Your Mortgage Questions Answered Fast". Or if you read the transcript of our blog embedded in this page, you can click the link that will take you directly to our page and request to join (https://www.facebook.com/groups/themortgagepro/).

I am always in relentless pursuit of providing real estate professionals with the most valuable services possible to grow your business. Give the page a try and send me your feedback on how I can improve your experience by calling me directly at 561-864-2458. I treasure your business whether we do business or not - it's with your feedback that all of these new and innovative ideas are created, I truly value what you have to say.      

As we wind down our Renovation Loan Luncheon Series, we are excited to share about our next series covering Condominium Financing beginning in January! Look I've had a ton of requests for information about how agents can get better handle a condominium transaction. So if you're an agent that feels they could benefit from learning the importance of this huge part of the market segment that we have here in South Florida, reach out to me anytime at 561-864-2458 to get information on our upcoming schedule.

Thank you all for listening. We are committed to supporting you. So send us a friend request on Facebook or LinkedIn, and follow us @mattweaverspeaks.   

 I appreciate you joining me today, hopefully you can find a way to apply your shot into today, until tomorrow, have a better day today than yesterday.

The views of this blog, "Your Morning Shot" podcast, and on this site in general are solely those of the authors, Matt Weaver (NMLS-175651) and Zack Lewis, and do not express the views or opinions of Finance of America Mortgage.

We have great news for all of our listeners today coming out of Washington – as a result of rapidly increasing home prices, the maximum conforming loan limits for conventional mortgages has been raised from $424,100 to $453,100 beginning January 1st of 2018.  

According to reports, the VA and FHA are expected to follow suit by raising their own loan limits as well – we will be keeping a close eye on this, and will make sure to share with you any updates as soon as they become available as this can have a tremendous impact on our clients buying power.

The decision to raise the loan limit comes from The Federal Housing Finance Agency and their recently published third quarter House Price Index a few days ago. The report showed the average U.S. home value increased by 6.8% since the third quarter of 2016, and in response, raised the baseline maximum conventional conforming loan limit equally by 6.8%, which represents the new $453,100.

As housing prices continue to surge, we expect the government to continue reevaluating loan guidelines to help homebuyers achieve the American Dream, and will certainly keep you posted as new changes become available. 

As we wind down our Renovation Loan Luncheon Series, we are excited to share about our next series covering Condominium Financing beginning in January! Look I've had a ton of requests for information about how agents can get a better experience with condominium questions. So if you're an agent that feels they could benefit from learning the importance of the condo questionnaire, understanding how you can get the highest sales price on your condo listing and much more, please call me directly at 561-864-2458 to get information on our upcoming schedule.

Thank you all for listening. We are committed to supporting you. So send us a friend request on Facebook or LinkedIn, and follow us @mattweaverspeaks.   

 I appreciate you joining me today, hopefully you can find a way to apply your shot into today, until tomorrow, have a better day today than yesterday.

The views of this blog, "Your Morning Shot" podcast, and on this site in general are solely those of the authors, Matt Weaver (NMLS-175651) and Zack Lewis, and do not express the views or opinions of Finance of America Mortgage.

Every holiday season I like to take time to reflect on how fortunate I am for the life I live, and how grateful I am to everyone who's been a part of my journey that got me here.

Part of this process includes identifying local charities and non-profit organizations that contribute their services passionately and freely to our local communities. Over the years, I've identified a handful of charitable organizations that I know and trust use donated funds properly, and consistently contribute a portion of my income every holiday season to support their causes.

This year I'd like to take things one step further as a thank you to my real estate partners for all the work we've done together to service our communities here in South Florida. Is there a local charity or non-profit committed to making a difference in your community that you would like to see get more support? Well here's the deal, I'd love to help!

From now through year end, I am running a special competition to earn your favorite charity an extra $1,000 this holiday season. When you allow my team and I to show you how quickly we can close on your next transaction, you have the opportunity to earn your favorite charity an additional $1,000 on behalf of the both of us for our shared hard work. At the moment we have agents who've closed transactions with us in only 10-14 days during this holiday season, but we are confident we'll be able to close at least one transaction in as little as 7 days to take the winning prize before year's end! To get started, please call me about your next client directly at 561-864-2458 for your chance to experience your fastest closing ever, and to earn an additional $1,000 to support a charity of your choice.    

We also have one more special reminder about some changes we've made to our upcoming event lineup. This Friday December 1st we are hosting our last Renovation Loan Luncheon series at the Palm Beach Gardens Capital Grille. If you need to brush up on how renovation loans can be critical to your production please RSVP to Brett Vidro at [email protected]. Again, this is our final Renovation Loan Luncheon series that will be held the Capital Grille in Palm Beach Gardens.

As we wind down our Renovation Loan Luncheon Series, we are excited to share about our next series covering Condominium Financing beginning in January! Look I've had a ton of requests for information about how agents can enjoy a better experience with transactions on condominium properties. So if you're an agent that feels they could benefit from learning the importance of the condo questionnaire, understanding how you can get the highest sales price on your condo listing and much more, please email Brett Vidro at [email protected] to get more information on our upcoming schedule.

Thank you all for listening. We are committed to supporting you. So send us a friend request on Facebook or LinkedIn, and follow us @mattweaverspeaks.   

 I appreciate you joining me today, hopefully you can find a way to apply your shot into today, until tomorrow, have a better day today than yesterday.

The views of this blog, "Your Morning Shot" podcast, and on this site in general are solely those of the authors, Matt Weaver (NMLS-175651) and Zack Lewis, and do not express the views or opinions of Finance of America Mortgage.

At the age of 40 Colonel Harland Sanders was running a gas station in Kentucky where he also fed hungry travelers. Receiving lots of positive feedback about his chicken recipe, he moved his operation to a restaurant across the street.

After having to close this same restaurant when he was 65, he found himself penniless. He retired and received his fist social security check for $105. Though retired from work, he was not nearly retired from his passion for his chicken, and at an age where most people assume it's time to call it quits and retire, the Colonel traveled door-to-door to houses and restaurants all over the local area trying to find partners to franchise his chicken recipe.

For those of you that may know the story, his relentless pursuit for his dream was unshakable – the legend goes that he was turned down 1,009 times before he got his first yes. Let me repeat that, he was turned down 1,009 times before being told yes once.

The deal he made with the first store was that each piece of chicken the restaurant sold would earn him a nickel. So to ensure he could keep the recipe safe for profitable use with future partnerships, he would ship pre-made packets of herbs and spices for cooking. By 1964 Colonel Sanders was operating 600 franchises and sold his company for $2 million. In 1976 he was ranked as the world's second most recognizable celebrity.  

There's a great quote from Forbes editor Rich Karlgaard that reads – "what a late bloomer really is, is somebody who blossoms on their own schedule."

Or equally as powerful, a quote from the famous Victor Frankl that reads "Those who have a why to live can bear almost any how."

It is never too late to be great. Whether you're a transplanted agent from another line of work looking to make a new start, or a seasoned veteran unsure if you've reached your peak – it is never too late to be great. History is filled with the names of individuals whose fame was achieved in their later years or after numerous professional flops. So long as we are relentless in our pursuit of our dreams, it is never too late to be great. Remember friends, the best is yet to come…

Thank you all for listening. We are committed to supporting you. So send us a friend request on Facebook or LinkedIn, and follow us @mattweaverspeaks.   

 I appreciate you joining me today, hopefully you can find a way to apply your shot into today, until tomorrow, have a better day today than yesterday.

The views of this blog, "Your Morning Shot" podcast, and on this site in general are solely those of the authors, Matt Weaver (NMLS-175651) and Zack Lewis, and do not express the views or opinions of Finance of America Mortgage.