Monthly Archives: February 2012

The Quiet Change Benefits Consumers

Prior to the financial crisis, mortgages were sold and delivered nearly as easily as filling out a change of address slip at the post office for your new home. Anyone could choose to sell mortgages and anyone with a small … Continue reading

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Lobby Day Beneficial for Consumers, Industry

The mortgage industry has had to deal with so much new legislation on the federal level lately. We’d prefer to just be able to do our jobs without dealing with the consequences of new laws. Fortunately, on the state level, … Continue reading

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Roundtable Discussions with Cal Haupt and J.D. Crowe: Today’s Guest is Mitch Kaminer [Part 5]

We decided to post one final episode of Roundtable Discussions with Mitch Kaminer. A very good point is made in this finale –  “No longer is it about internal competition. It’s now about keeping the industry safe.” We’ve just proved … Continue reading

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Roundtable Discussions with Cal Haupt and J.D. Crowe: Today’s Guest is Mitch Kaminer [Part 4]

Cal Haupt, president and CEO of Southeast Mortgage of Georgia and J.D. Crowe, Senior Vice President of Southeast Mortgage of Georgia recently sat down with Mitch Kaminer, associate broker with RE/MAX Paramount Properties and President of the Atlanta Board of REALTORS to discuss the … Continue reading

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Let the Market Recover on Its Own

Last week President Obama expanded on his proposal for a government refinance program that he said would help millions of “responsible homeowners” and in turn the U.S. economy. The goal of the program is to lower monthly mortgage payments to as … Continue reading

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Roundtable Discussions with Cal Haupt and J.D. Crowe: Today’s Guest is Mitch Kaminer [Part 3]

Cal Haupt, President and CEO of Southeast Mortgage of Georgia and J.D. Crowe, Senior Vice President of Southeast Mortgage of Georgia recently sat down with Mitch Kaminer, associate broker with RE/MAX Paramount Properties and President of the Atlanta Board of … Continue reading

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