http://www.lendingsynergy.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:23:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The end of July and the beginning of August usually mean 2 things: Tomatoes in the garden are being to ripen Inman Conference is near But there is something strange going on in my tomato garden this year. There are lots of tomatoes, but none of them are ripe. Are these tomatoes trying to ... http://www.lendingsynergy.com/2009/07/17/rusty-tomoto-seeks-ticket-to-inman/   Is the Internet Always the Smartest Choice? With the Internet at our fingertips, it is tempting to believe that everything that is purchased via the Internet from a faraway place is cheaper/smarter/better. But when it comes to real estate, that just isn't the case. And in this market, who doesn't need ... http://www.lendingsynergy.com/2008/09/24/the-top-ten-reasons-to-use-a-local-mortgage-broker/  It is amazing that there has not been more media coverage on an opportunity that impacts so many real estate owners here in California. Here is some good news, but know this: IT IS ONLY A LIMITED TIME OFFER, and that is not sales hype. This is a very serious heads up, ... http://www.lendingsynergy.com/2008/05/20/jumbo-mortgages/ First, let's wipe the slate clean. Repeat after me: It isn't always about RATE. Sometimes its about liquidity. Sometimes its about security. Sometimes its about survival. Are you guilty of thinking like this when it comes to a future refinance?  Mortgage RATES are something I can wrap my arms around. Mortgage RATES are numbers I understand. Mortgage RATES are why have decided ... http://www.lendingsynergy.com/2008/05/14/refinance-your-california-real-estate-before-values-go-any-lower/ In response to the discussion about Realtors being "encouraged" to use their affiliated lender, I would ask this: What do you think happens in the Toyota dealership when you are ushered over to the finance department and walk out with a Toyota Motor Credit loan or lease? That's right, you have just ... http://www.lendingsynergy.com/2007/11/06/mortgage-broker-quality-control/