Where The Money Comes From – QM, Non-QM and Everything in Between

September 16, 2024

Christopher Shank NMLS 2562885 Been doing a LOT of realtor outreach these last few weeks to talk about one of…

The Empire Goes BRRRR

August 26, 2024

Christopher Shank NMLS 2562885 I witnessed quite the real estate survival story earlier this month and, with the subject’s permission,…

All About Refinancing (and When You Should Do It)

August 14, 2024

Christopher Shank NMLS 2562885 Well folks, refi season is upon us! Believe it or not, I’m a rather uncommon loan officer…

What the Fed – Market Forces and Interest Rates

August 9, 2024

Christopher Shank NMLS 2562885 We’ve covered before how there are things you have control over that dictate the interest rates you get…

Credit Hygiene 101 – Your Free Credit Report

August 2, 2024

Christopher Shank NMLS 2562885 As identified before, your credit plays a huge role in your future. Unfortunately, an uncomfortably small percentage of folks…

Debunking VA Loan Myths

July 29, 2024

Christopher Shank NMLS 2562885 I became a homeowner in October of 2022. At the closing table, I walked away with…

Velocity Banking- how to Invest in Yourself

July 26, 2024

Christopher Shank NMLS 2562885 One of the best things about being a financial professional is that I get paid to…

An Overview of Common Loan Programs

July 18, 2024

Christopher Shank NMLS 2562885 One of the most sacred obligations of a loan officer is the charge to inform the…

Risk and Interest – How They Affect Your Future

July 11, 2024

Christopher Shank NMLS 2562885 “Hey Chris, thank you for talking with me about VA construction loans. In our conversation, you…

VA One Time Close (VA OTC) Construction Loans

June 25, 2024

Christopher Shank NMLS 2562885 Well, it’s that time again! Yesterday, I had quite a few epic discussions with folks on…