Whether it is independent mortgage banks or companies with the largest market caps in the world, new products are being developed and rolled out to help drive growth. Apple unveiled new iPhone models, versions of the AirPods Pro, and several smartwatches yesterday. Closer to home, lenders are also exploring new products to drive volume. Newrez announced a 40-Year IO option, designed to increase purchasing power for homebuyers by offering a 40-year loan term with interest-only payments for the first 10 years. The longer loan term does lower monthly payments, though I received a couple reader comments saying the CFPB will certainly be keeping its eye out for any predatory lending practices. Government is omnipresent in the financial industry, and often for the better. New guidance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) regarding multiple re-presentment nonsufficient funds fees suggests that banks eliminate the fees altogether. (Today’s podcast is available here and is sponsored by Candor, home of the One Touch Underwrite, supporting lenders from Point of Sale to Post Close QC. Reduce repurchase risk, increase underwriter productivity by 400 percent, and decrease turn-times by 10 days.)
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When Oprah famously gave away almost 300 cars, she did so to an audience full of people who desperately needed them. Credit unions may not hand out free cars, but they do attempt to delight members by meeting their needs in unexpected ways. To all my credit union lenders out there, what if you could know your members’ needs BEFORE they walk in the door? On Sept. 13 at 2 pm ET, join ACUMA’s Peter Benjamin, Sales Boomerang + Mortgage Coach’s Alex Kutsishin and Dave Savage and Canvas Credit Union’s Andrew Martin as they discuss how technology can help you stay in tune with what your customers need. Find out how you can meet more of your members’ needs today.
