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Hello, and welcome to my blog www.mortgagediaries.com… a place for current mortgage, real estate, and financial market information. I’ve designed this blog to provide clients, referral partners, and anyone else who seeks it, insight regarding our real estate and financial markets. Sadly, our current media outlets have become an awful source of information and tend to be very biased with their reporting. Coincidentally, most in the mortgage industry who call themselves “professionals,” really aren’t much different. Even those ranked as top-tier members of our industry are flat-out uninformed, or too persuaded by lining their own pockets. The intent of this site is to go against the grain, and actually provide honest information, as well as “the why” behind the markets. Knowledge is power, and I work diligently to be a central source of information.
For my clients, my goal is to educate you so that you can be more “consumer savvy.” A mortgage is not just a debt, but a financial instrument that can be woven through ones financial picture to enhance their overall quality of life. If not handled properly, it can do the exact opposite, so it’s a job I take very seriously.
For my referral partners, my goal is to be a resource for you. To be someone that you can rely on for current market knowledge, and sound advice. More importantly, to ultimately create value for your business, and to help it grow. My best partners are my friends, and my choice early in my career to work with only those I like, has paid off greatly. I have no hidden motives or intentions but to merely give back to the industry that has given me so much.
ABOUT ME: I am currently the General Manager of Benchmark Mortgage, an Award Winning Mortgage Company and Direct Lender. A business that I started from the ground-up, and is now an award winning mortgage team. I am a Banker with my own lending line and personal underwriting team, as well as licensing with 57 additional lenders to pursue the strongest financing options for buyers and refinancers. As a Mortgage Professional, I learned early in my career that my job is my hobby, and this has played a major role in the success of the company. Along those same lines of enjoying my profession, I am also the host of “REAL TIME REAL ESTATE,” on 1170am on Saturdays from 2:00-3:00 where we will be discussing current market trends related to finance, real estate, and credit.
I have surrounded myself with a team of seasoned professionals that are the industries finest. Through the years they have assisted me in personally closing thousands of mortgage transactions, and rewarding these homeowners with better paths to financial freedom. A properly designed mortgage translates to a long term debt strategy that can lead one to financial wealth and stability. This is my goal for every client, a comfortable livelihood, and long term wealth creation. We are a company that operates on some very steady principles. Hard work, Integrity, Education, and Innovation. These qualities have made us leaders in the Mortgage World where everyday, our goal is to set the industry standards. Our clients and our valued referral partners are our family, and we work vigorusly to take customer service to an unprecedented level. I truly am available 24/7, its not just a redundant cliche. Last but not least, we never stop learning. There will never be a day we stop the education process, as the markets and this industry are constantly evolving.
Youll notice the website is titled mortgagediaries.com. I came up with this title because I want this to be something more then just an education for you. When you truly dive into it, the mortgage industry and financial markets are incredibly fascinating. Not only psychologically, but also with day to day experiences that I encounter. Our industry and country have become saturated with those who are simply in it for a buck, and selfless acts have become pretty difficult to discover. I wake up everyday with the intentions of differentiating myself from these people. Oddly enough this principle has allowed me to be successful despite what many would call a tough economic climate. This blog is my simple attempt to educate, enlighten, and maybe even entertain a bit . I hope you can enjoy…and I genuinely thank you for reading. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. 619 846 9333, craigsewing@yahoo.com, craig@nationstoplender.com. Thanks again…and here we go!
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