Loanzify POS Pro vs. Lite –Which Is Right For Me?
The new MISMO/URLA became mandatory for all lenders on March 1, 2021, and we were ready to help our customers make the transition well before that deadline. However, many also …
How To Use Social Proof To Influence Mortgage Prospects
Social proof is a concept in which consumers will modify their behavior based on what they believe others are doing. It’s a powerful psychological influence that essentially means that if …
Digital Consumer Loan Origination: Are You Missing Out?
The number of consumers embracing all-digital experiences has skyrocketed to a point where it feels like every day is Cyber Monday. What’s more, research** supports that this new digital-first consumer …
3 Factors that Impact ROI of Lending Software
The transformation to a digital means of loan acquisition and processing is crucial for organizational goals. You don’t need us to bombard you with stats to prove that digitizing and …
7 Vital Components of Digital Mortgage Transformation
Research shows a direct link between successful digital implementation and profitability. But the correlation requires originators and lenders to think beyond deploying individual tech tools and instead target a digital-focused …
Loan Automation E-Book: How to Balance Lending Software with the Human Touch
Historically, whenever there was a technological leap, it was met by some resistance. Resisting isn’t unique to the mortgage industry –it’s evident in any industry where technology altered or interfered …
Growth Tactics: Scaling From Single Mortgage Broker to Enterprise
Scaling a mortgage business is about adding the right resources to accelerate profitability. With a scalable structure, the increased profits are sustainable and outpace the rate by which the resources …
Omnichannel vs Multichannel in Lending: The Originator’s Guide
There’s been a shift in how consumers interact with digital channels. It may seem inconsequential, but make no mistake, the transformation from multichannel to omnichannel in digital lending makes a …
Supercharge Your Digital Mortgage Submission Rates
Completed mortgage applications are the lifeblood of your business. However, too many lenders overlook how critical the borrower experience is for maximizing the application submission rate. Thankfully, there are simple …
New Feature: Loanzify Now Integrates With Zapier
We’re thrilled to announce that Zapier is now part of our ever-growing list of strategic partnerships! Zapier’s platform connects your favorite apps and software to improve workflows, and Loanzify’s integration …
How Brokers Can Leverage the Success of Rocket Mortgage IPO
The industry is buzzing with the news of Rocket Mortgage going public. Debuting at $18 for each of their 100 million shares, Rocket Mortgage ambitiously aims to increase its market …
Loanzify POS Elevates Customer Service – Offers Daily Office Hours Q & A via Zoom
Confirmed! Loanzify POS is our most successful product launch to date and mortgage professionals across the nation are overwhelming us with positive reviews! Loanzify POS is undoubtedly the preferred mortgage …
Improve Your Closing Rate With A “Broker Advantage” Mindset
Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. –Napoleon Hill There’s a reason that mindset hacks are a hot topic since Napoleon Hill’s 1937 classic, “Think and Grow …
Feature Update: 9 All-New Mortgage Calculators
We ‘re excited to unveil 9 all-new mortgage calculators! Always on your side and ahead of the game, this latest update is designed to impress right from the start, keep …
LenderHomePage Launches CCPA Compliance on All Mortgage Websites
The digital partner you can depend on! At LenderHomePage, we always have our ears to the ground when it comes to both mortgage and digital compliance issues. The most recent …
Millennial Refi Boom Continues: Mortgage POS Key to Improving Loan Volume
During the early part of the nationwide shelter-at-home order, news spread across the industry about the historic surge of refinancing. It jumped to a record high of 55%, according to …
What Will Lending Look Like Post-Pandemic?
No matter where you stand on the issue, states around the country are beginning to open up for business, and this means that we must all consider what it means …
Engage And Manage Your Mortgage Team -Loanzify POS Brings It All Together
Loanzify POS: Manage Loan Offers, Staff & Loan Team from Lenderhomepage.com on Vimeo. When it boils down to it, the LO that gets the loan from point A to B …
Loanzify POS: The Intuitive Workflow Game-Changer
Last week we shared how the Borrower Experience was the X-factor to the mortgage POS system. It’s what identifies your business, and it’s what creates a meaningful relationship between you …
The Mortgage Industry’s Digital Age and the Touchless Mortgage
We’ve heard a lot about “uncertainty” these days and for good reason. Everything about how we live and work has changed drastically, leaving many aspects of our lives in the …
LenderHomePage and LendingPad LOS Announce Partnership and Integration
Here we grow again! Just last week, we announced a Zoom integration. And now, we’re excited to share another development –LenderHomePage is now partnered with LendingPad! LendingPad’s loan origination system …
Loanzify POS is Now Zoom-Enabled
**UPDATED** We’re excited to announce that our mortgage POS system, LOANZIFY, is now Zoom-enabled! This feature is instrumental to all mortgage professionals –from single LOs to enterprise — and is …
How To Build To Your Mortgage Team’s Resiliency Like a Boss
Work-place resilience may not be the typical hot topic in most mortgage blogs, but it should be. Especially considering the current COVID-19 crisis that the world –including your business –finds …
GSEs Extend URLA Mandatory Use Date to March 2021
In light of COVID-19, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have announced a new URLA implementation timeline. Lenders will also have extra time to implement the updated automated underwriting systems (AUS). …
The Mortgage Pros Resource Guide for Government Coronavirus Aid
How are you? Take a step back and a deep breath. Ok, now tell us –how are you really feeling? Anxious? Stressed? Completely understandable. COVID-19 has profoundly impacted small businesses …
Mortgage Industry Tips: Strategy and Tools to Work Remotely
No doubt, things are different. Yet, while it’s not “business as usual,” your borrowers are still counting on you to be able to deliver “business as usual” — no matter …
Mortgage News: Are You Ready For The Refi Boom?
In an odd but anticipated turn of events, news of a Coronavirus outbreak has forced the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. This was done in an attempt to boost …
The Art of Consultative Selling to Increase Your Loan Volume
Consultative selling may not sound as flashy or exciting as “sales machine” or the “art of the sale” but it’s certainly in the same category. Consultative selling in the mortgage …
The Ultimate Call-To-Action Guide For Mortgage Pros
A call to action, or CTA, encourages your reader to take a particular action on your website, landing page, or blog post. No doubt, you encounter several CTAs on the …
Rocket Mortgage on Super Sunday – How Do You Beat that?
When it comes to advertising, the top of the food chain of ad placement is, well — the Big Game! And this year, Quicken Loans is making headlines even before …
How to Close More Loans in 2020
No matter where you’re business was at the end of 2019, we bet closing more loans is part of your plan for growth for this new decade. But if plans …
LenderHomePage offers ADA-compliant Web Content Accessibility Widget
Across the country, several lenders, including some customers of LenderHomePage have received demand letters warning them that their websites were at risk of legal action due to possible non-compliance with …
The Mortgage Tech That Goes Beyond Basic Office Automation
When we think about automating the mortgage process, it may seem similar to automating any other office. But the lending business is a different beast. In this post, we’re …
7 Facts About Digital Mortgage You Shouldn’t Ignore
What do current stats say about a digital mortgage? Ellie Mae recently conducted a unique survey that revealed interesting facts and useful information about the digital mortgage experience from both …
How Brokers Win Big With Email and Content Marketing
You need a mortgage blog. You need an email marketing campaign. If you’ve been following our blog for some time, these words probably sound familiar. No doubt, content marketing and …
Ask Us Anything: Answers About Organic Mortgage Lead Generation
Is paying for mortgage leads the only real way to generate online mortgage leads? While paying for leads is a vital part of keeping that pipeline filled, gaining mortgage leads …
Mortgage News: Digital Mortgage Shutting Down Discrimination in Lending
A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research revealed a remarkable link between the rise in digital mortgage solutions and a reduction in discrimination in lending. According to …
The Building Blocks of a High-Converting Mortgage Journey Map
Technology. Has. Changed. Everything. There isn’t one aspect about commerce that hasn’t been revolutionized by tech –and that includes how the consumer engages with business before, during, and after the …
Freddie Mac Gets “Intelligent” with New Mortgage Insights App For Lenders
Welcome to 2019, Freddie Mac! Just yesterday, Freddie Mac unveiled its new tech tool that aims to help originators gain valuable and advanced insight to optimize their mortgage lending strategies. …
Lower Your Loan Production Costs by 50%
Progressive single and team-member mortgage originators know that success isn’t just about increasing revenue; it’s also about reducing loan production costs. With the costs hovering at $9,000 per loan and …
Mortgage Brokers: Does You Consumer Engagement Pass The Test?
The mortgage industry is one of the most competitive industries in the US and, without a doubt, technology is adding to the intensity. With digital marketing, mobile convenience, and Fintech …
Just Kidding! FHFA Reverses Previous Rule About Alternative Data
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is now reversing their previous ban on using alternative data for determining creditworthiness. The new credit-scoring model uses information such as a person’s bank account …
What Millennials Really Want From Their Digital Mortgage Experience
Are Millennials all about “the “next BIG thing” when it comes to technology and digital experiences? With Millennials eager to drop $1000+ on the newest iPhone and app downloads in …
Zillow Home Loans Experiencing Issues Before Its Release
After just five months of officially entering the mortgage market with the introduction of Zillow Home Loans, Zillow Group is stalling. It appears that developing its mortgage platform is taking …
URLA Redesign Postponed –What This Means for Mortgage Brokers
In a recent mortgage news post, we discussed the impending Fannie and Freddie deadline for implementing the redesigned Uniform Residential Loan Application. However, a recent update states that the transition …
How to Use Mortgage Tech to Recruit and Retain Loan Officers
Building a strong team has always been a challenge in the lending industry. However, 2019 has its own set of unique challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining top-producing …
Will you be ready for the new URLA?
In a previous post, you learned the practical steps for transitioning to a digital mortgage platform. But what you may not realize is that your transition might have a deadline. …
Mortgage News: Amazon and Realogy Deal Changing the Online Real Estate Game
Realogy, the largest residential real estate brokerage company in the nation, has partnered with Amazon to offer a program that takes potential homebuyers through an Amazon portal to connect them …
The Essential Roadmap to Digitizing Your Mortgage Business
Simplify the loan process. Accelerate productivity. Reduce cost. Increase your profits. Scale-up your business. Get ahead of the competition. Plan for growth, no matter the market. These are the well-known …
Mortgage News: Facebook Investigated for Discriminating Housing Ads -AGAIN!
Media giant Facebook had already been in hot water with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for failing to flag discriminating real estate ads. Advertisers were allowed to target …
Mortgage News: Ellie Mae’s Survey Reveals Demand for a Digital Mortgage Experience
Is the digital mortgage experience already changing consumer behavior and expectations? According to a recent Ellie Mae survey –yes! Their annual Borrower Insights Survey (BIS) polled more than 2,000 renters …
Secrets of the Profitable Mortgage Broker in a Sluggish Market
Brokers –worried that a sluggish market might affect your pipeline? Or maybe things are going well, but you’d like to plan for “just in case.” Whatever your reasons are, use …
Video Marketing For Mortgage Brokers
When planning your next marketing strategy, don’t forget about a mortgage video marketing strategy, too. Today’s consumers want content delivered in a variety of ways, and video content is quickly …
Digital Marketing Tips For Loan Officers
Ever feel like most of the digital mortgage marketing tips are written for professional marketers rather than loan officers? While some mortgage professionals want a detailed step-by-step guide for marketing …
How To Put Social Media Leads into Action
Are you active on social media yet see very few of your followers turn into mortgage leads? The problem may not be in how often you’re posting. The reason why …
The Power of Influencer Marketing for Mortgage Lead Generation
One way to ensure your mortgage leads pipeline never goes dry is to have multiple sources feeding into it. Pay-per-click ads, retargeting ads, paid mortgage leads, SEO content for organic …
Digital Mortgage 2019 -Just A Website Isn’t Enough
Don’t let that title mislead you, a mortgage website is a must for your digital mortgage success. But in 2019, not any website will do, nor is it the only …
Digital Mortgage 101: Frequently Asked Questions
Is an “e-mortgage” and “digital mortgage” the same thing? While sometimes used interchangeably (even among mortgage professionals), e-mortgage and digital mortgage are not the same. A digital mortgage refers to …
Top Digital Marketing Tips for Mortgage Brokers
As a mortgage broker, you’re always feeling the urgency to find mortgage leads. But now with digital mortgage, the pressure multiplies. And rightfully so! If you’re not doing any digital …
Changes in Real Estate 2019 for Mortgage Originators
Last week, we talked about the effects of the government shutdown on the mortgage industry. This week we’re taking an overall look at real estate trends for 2019 — particularly …
Best of Digital Mortgage: 2018 Edition
Thank you, LHP family and readers, for making 2018 a hugely successful year. We hope that whether through our digital mortgage platform or through digital mortgage articles, that we’ve contributed to …
Top 2018 Digital Mortgage Headline News + 2019 Predictions
2018 left us no shortage of digital mortgage news headlines and rising trends. Some headlines surprised us because they were so impressive, while others were surprisingly unimpressive (BofA and Wells …
What Does LenderHomePage Do For Mortgage Brokers?
Simply put, we help brokers get more and get more done. What does that mean for you, the mortgage broker? It means whatever challenge you are facing, whatever gap you …
Brokers — Evaluate your Loan Officers’ Performance with KPI’s that really matter…
The mortgage industry doesn’t work on “hunches.” It’s data-driven. When the federal reserve adjusts the federal fund rate, mortgage rates and the housing market respond. As a mortgage professional, you …
How to Compete with Rocket Mortgage in 2019
Traditionally a loan changes hands 40 or more times before it is funded. This makes the loan process extend to up to 40 or more days when it should really …
Interview with our CEO: Rocky Foroutan – The First “Broker-Centric” Mortgage POS
This interview with LenderHomePage CEO, Rocky Foroutan, first appeared on Mortgage Professional America. Everyone knows that the digital lending space is growing at breakneck speed, and on the face of …
Boost “Loan Officer Productivity” with Digital Mortgage POS
The Pareto principle is well-known among business leaders, both those that attended a four-year college and those that got their education from the school of “learning-on-the-job.” But in case you’re …
Want to Recruit Top-Earning Loan Officers? Lure them with Technology
How do you recruit new loan officers to your business? Better yet, how do you attract top-earning LO candidates? If you answered with “training and the potential of large payouts,” …
Build vs Buy: The Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Digital Mortgage Solution
As a mortgage professional, you know that creating a compelling digital experience is essential for success. In other words, it’s no longer a question of whether a digital mortgage solution …
Will “Technology” replace the Loan Officer? Is the LO Obsolete?
There is a lot of talk about technology making jobs obsolete. The media loves to publish clickbait articles about self-driving cars that will destroy driving jobs and AI that can …
Mortgage Website Comparison – LenderHomePage vs. Wix vs. Squarespace
There are mortgage websites and then there are mortgage websites. The difference? A true mortgage website is part of the digital mortgage experience. A true mortgage site has enough design …
Google Adwords vs Facebook Ads for Mortgage Leads
A marketing question that comes up a lot from both large banks as well as single LO’s alike is, “Should I be advertising on Google or Facebook for mortgage leads?” …
Chase Launches Finn, an All Digital Bank -What This Means for Mortgages
Just a few weeks ago, Chase Bank launched Finn, their answer to the rising popularity of all-digital banking. Finn isn’t the first end-to-end digital bank, but it does offer something …
How to Nurture Your Online Lead Into a Mortgage
We’ve talked a lot about how to generate mortgage leads online in our past blog posts. We’ve coached you through writing SEO content to attract organic traffic to your website. …
How to Tell if Your Mortgage Marketing is Working –And How to Fix It!
There are a few misconceptions about what it takes to generate non-paid mortgage leads online. One of the most common mistakes is to think that leads will pour in soon …
Recent Survey Reveals Millennial Homeownership Obstacles
Millennials have lower rates of homeownership than previous generations –but why? And more importantly, what can your lending business do to increase those numbers! Made possible with a grant from …
Rocket Mortgage Is A Good Thing For Your Lending Business — Here’s Why
If you’re in the mortgage industry, no doubt you consider Rocket Mortgage your Goliath. In fact, it’s a Goliath even to Wells Fargo now that Rocket Mortgage, or more accurately, …
17 Shocking Stats About Millennials and How They Mortgage
The average age of a first time homebuyer is about 32, making your first-time home loan prospect a millennial. Marketing mortgages to millennials are unlike other generations. Sure, they want …
Mortgage POS. It All Starts With A Website.
LenderHomePage is uniquely positioned with Loanzify-POS to help our Mortgage Website clients improve efficiencies and borrower satisfaction. In 2003, a small group of progressive and talented software engineers began improving …
Mortgage POS. We’re Keeping The Human Touch!
Loanzify: Where “old-world” mortgage banking practices meet modern technology. We have developed a POS that celebrates the history of mortgage banking, trend setting 1003 and featuring a cutting edge borrower …
Mortgage POS. Are You Missing Out?
Point Of Sale is taking the mortgage industry by storm, and it’s time you get on board. A Mortgage Point of Sale, or POS, is the mortgage process under one …
How To Use Facebook Retargeting to Get More Mortgage Leads
Retargeting can be a little confusing. Have you ever been shopping online for something that you don’t really need? Maybe a pair of shoes? As you are picturing those magnificent …
The Next BIG Ideas in Digital Mortgage
The lending industry changes. The market inflates and deflates. Regulations expand, and so do the opportunities for your borrowers. But there something unique and exciting about the most recent changes. …
6 Mistakes That Kill Your Online Mortgage Lead Generation
“Soft opening, grand opening. When they opened The Flamingo, one day it was closed, the next day it was open. End of story.” Saul, Ocean’s 13 In this quip from …
3 Steps For Generating Mortgage Leads from ALL Social Media
Mortgage leads from social media. Maybe you’ve heard a colleague mention it. Or perhaps you follow other mortgage professionals and banks on social media to figure out their marketing tactic. …
Everything You Need to Know About Working with “Digital Influencers” for Mortgage Leads
On our last post, we talked about one aspect of content marketing. In this installment, we’re going to show you another content marketing strategy that you can use for getting …
Users Can Mute “Remarketing” Google Ads –What This Means For You
Users now have more control over the Google-served ads they see. These changes affect lending business running “remarketing” ad campaigns. Remarketing: An online advertising tactic that shows targeted ads to …
6 Tips on How to Build a Successful Email Campaign
With so much talk about generating mortgage leads from organic traffic, paid traffic, and social media, you might overlook one digital marketing tactic that’s one of the most effective. Email …
Happening Now: Homeowners Listing Their Homes For Bitcoin
The unpredictability of Bitcoin’s worth has been a hot topic –and it’s about to get even hotter! A spokesperson for Trulia stated that, at last count, there were 80 property …
Facebook Algorithm Update Shakes Up Mortgage Marketing
In a recent post, we predicted that social media influencers will be playing a bigger roll in social media marketing. Facebook recently implemented an update that is making this prediction a …
Top 4 Secrets to Writing Mortgage Content That Sizzles
You’ve likely heard the phrase “content is king,” but that’s not entirely true. Content is only king when it’s a quality, engaging, sizzling article written for both mortgage prospects and …
Best of Digital Mortgage: 2017 Edition
2017 was a pivotal year for both digital mortgage and LenderHomePage. It marked the first year that online loan applications surpassed paper applications. It was also the landmark year for the first all-digital …
2018 Web Trends All Mortgage Professionals Must Know About (Free Guide!)
Last year, we wrote an end-of-the-year digital mortgage predictions post that was spot on. But to be fair, it wasn’t so much a prediction as it was a well researched …
3 Easy Steps to Reduce “Website Distractions” & Increase Mortgage Leads!
Imagine having a blunder so bad that a term was created for it. That’s what happened to Mark Sanchez of the Jets when he committed what many call the worst …
How to Engage Loan Prospects With Mobile-First Mindset
Megabanks now recognize the potential and power of mobile marketing for both engaging their prospects as well as staying relevant to them. From online banking to budgeting and financial mobile …
Digital Mortgage in 2018 – Why it Matters to You: Adapt or Die!
It’s been rumored for years. Even before it had a name, there was an idea — a vision — of a faster, easier way to get our borrowers and us …
HTTPS:// Free SSL Certificate for All DELUXE Plan Websites
In the old days, moving information securely over the web was all about HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP). That’s why every web address starts with HTTP. The trouble is that plain …
The BIG 3 Tips to “Get More Mortgage Leads” Via Mobile
What was once a luxury, is now a necessity. Not even a generation has passed since the mobile phone evolved from a brick attached to a briefcase to a palm-sized …
What Borrowers Hate About the Mortgage Application Process and How To Fix It
You don’t need us to tell you how competitive the mortgage industry is, you’re in it every day. But there are things you may not know about your clients, and …
How to Build a “Mortgage Team” that Drives Your Lending Business
When you first started out in the lending business, you did it all. Respond to every client email or phone call, reach out to new prospects, personally checked the status …
How “Digital Mortgage” is Advancing the Lending Industry
Digital mortgage is radically changing the lending industry for both consumers and lenders. In its simplest terms, digital mortgage automates the mortgage application, process, and closing. Sure, that doesn’t sound …
Elements of an “Awesome Mortgage Landing Page” that Converts
Mortgage landing pages are highly-focused conversion tools for generating leads. They’re constructed to reach a particular prospect looking for a specific loan product or mortgage solution. Since they are so …
5 Factors to Consider when choosing Mortgage Templates vs. Custom Websites
There is no clear “yes” or “no” answer when deciding to create a custom site, as there are several factors to consider when choosing the best fit for your …
Got a Bad Online Review? Here’s the Best Way to Respond
For better or for worse, the internet is a public platform for comments and reviews of your business. While you serve your clients to the best of your ability with …
Beginner’s Guide To Generating Mortgage Leads Online
Getting the attention of a prospect when you’re competing with online giants like Lending Tree may seem impossible, but really it just requires a little know-how. The online marketing methods …
5 Hacks to Increase Traffic to Your Landing Page
You’ve built your landing page. You’re proud of the value it offers. The compelling content will peak interest in potential customers, and your landing page will essentially establish an easy-to-manage …
