The Value of Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc.

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Sustainable Strategy Explained

For those that experienced mortgage company transition or sought refuge in a bank during 2008-2009, this is how to enjoy the next recession and grow through it.

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Best Career Advice: "I WILL GET IT DONE" Cal Haupt

In my career, I never said "I will do my best", I always said, "I will get it done".  

There is always a way to solve a problem, improve a process, or create an new opportunity.  

My Mentors never had to worry about a task assigned to me.  As a result, they assigned more tasks to me which created opportunity for advancement and monetary reward.  Be invaluable to your Mentor.

Cal Haupt, Chairman and CEO, Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc.
a shareholder "employee" owned corporation

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Straight Talk - Video Series

Know what kind of company you work for

Why Companies grow themselves out of business

Helping others grow

Advantages of Non-Bank vs. Bank Mortgage Origination

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Recent Retiree List (The Ultimate Career Done Well)

Jason Hultgren gave me a copy of the MBAG Gold Award List that SEM participated in for the first time in our history thanks to J. D. Crowe's support.  A great group of mortgage professionals with huge volumes that consistently earn this recognition year after year.  Other than a wonderful MBAG award, are these talented Originators awarded stock in their company or made a Member of their Company's LLC Operating agreement? 

I always ask myself, do they share in the wealth they build for their owners? 
 
Ask yourself these questions:

1. Do you have a path to retire that includes equity in the company you help create?  If you can only rely on what you save from your 30 - 120 bps per deal, you need to re-think how you will retire.

2. Have you worked hard only to start over again when your company sold or left your market?  Did they cut you a check when they sold?

3. If you do not act now to explore a path to retire, what will you do if mortgage delivery channels change before you have saved enough?  The company will benefit but will technology reduce your compensation?

I admire loyalty and friendship (SEM has the longest tenure and tenure of key people in the industry thanks to a Village view of loyalty); however, it is a two way street.  Solidify your family's future longer than a month out. 



Do your Career Right

I would love to see a section in the MBAG Gold Award Brochure that lists the latest retirees and celebrate Careers Done Well....  Everyone has a finite time and a finite market to originate.  Need to plan today!

Call 770-279-0222 ask for Shaun Graham or Kim Thompson or Jason Hultgren

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This is The SEM Difference "Great Insight"

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Go BIG with Great Service and a Great Team... Southeast Mortgage is ready to Set the Bar Even Higher

The Second of two Southeast Mortgage Corporate logo signs were installed at our new Corporate Headquarters and Team Life Balance Center.  The sign should give you an idea of what to expect inside our building.  Wow and Awesome..... 

 

The additional 30,000 square foot space will redefine what employees expect from their company and will set a new standard for putting employees health and Life Balance in the forefront.  The building provides additional capabilities and improves the current best in class service for our partners and clients.  Come out and visit us later this month for our fun grand opening events, CE Class, and Guest Speaker.   

The CRM Team could not hear me talk from the other end of the sign.

Southeast Mortgage's NEW Headquarters / Operations / Life Balance Center (Updated Pictures)

3 months to go.  Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc. - New Operations / Headquarters that supports our 14  Offices is moving rapidly to completion.
This will be the coolest most employee health friendly work place in the southeast. 
A great healthy place to work that brings life balance into the work place.  Stay tuned for the amenities list!  Will be WOW like we WOW our partners and clients.....

Entrance 4th Floor

3rd Floor TEAM Social / Workout

Cross Road East and West Side 4th Floor

Stairs from 4th to 3rd Floor TEAM Social and Workout Floor

Operations

Operations

 

 

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Twas the night before Closing... A Southeast Mortgage CRM Production

A special video for the Southeast Mortgage Village.  Thank you for a great 2015!

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SEM News Reports on Parks of Stonecrest - Crown Communities

Southeast Mortgage Client Relationship Group has been reporting on the successes and fabulous communities our Partners offer. 

 

Our talented CRM team will continue to bring you the news in our Atlanta Real Estate Market.  Stay Tuned!

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The true Reward of being in the Georgia Mortgage Industry

Southeast Mortgage Exceptional Loan Originator Service

 People always ask me why we have been in the Mortgage Industry so long. 

Many think it is ego, money, or power.  The Reality and those at Southeast Mortgage know its because of the passion, sense of accomplishment when we are ahead of the curve, and knowing we are appreciated for the hard smart work we do each day at Southeast Mortgage. 

Why are we strong and growing?  Our team cares and we believe in 360 Degree Service (Referral Partners - Clients - MLO - Operations).

JD Forwarded the email below to me last night from Pete.  This is what reinforces the reality of why MLOs, Realtors, and Builders want to work with our team.  When you take a super MLO like Pete Peters and provide him incredible service, he grows his business and accomplishes his career objectives.
_______________________________
Date: April 17, 2015 at 9:49:38 PM EDT
From: Pete Peters (Executive MLO | Sales Manager ) NMLS #245408, GA MLO #25209)

To: "J.D. Crowe" J.D.Crowe@southeastmortgage.com

Cc: Kelly Foltyn
Subject: This week

JD I had two tough loans this week that got closed. I could not have done it without the ladies on this email. They are the best I have ever worked with. A great team. Thanks for all of your support. We Can.

Sent from my iPhone

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Thank You for Supporting an Important Cause...

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Social Max - Our Builders and Realtors had a blast last night!

Standing Room Only at our Perimeter Social Max

Realtors Love to Update their Profile Pictures for new business cards and Social Media

JD, Kathy, and Cal ready for a night of fun

Jenna and Emily Always Fun

Join us for our next Event
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Gwinnett Business Radio - J.D. Crowe with Southeast Mortgage and Jim Clark with The APocket Company

10-9-2014 J.D. Crowe

 
















Click Link to Listen to the conversation
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"Get Involved"

Mo did a fantastic job engaging all to support MBAG’s government affairs and asking all to “get involved” at the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia Savannah Chapter monthly meeting.

J.D. Crowe, Mo Thrash, and Cal Haupt

I had to share this email. This is why we have been around for so many years.

I wrote an article a few days ago about Money vs. Passion.  The email below answers the question.  I get these emails from time to time and they truly warm my heart not just for me but knowing the great team that makes SEM what it gets the recognition they so deserve.  In the market you hear a few names but reality is the 40+ operations people at SEM Club Drive and their support make SEM what it is and provides the fantastic dependable closings that drive our organic growth.

Below is an actual email from Kim Arrington to Jeff and JD.  Kim is well known in the Atlanta mortgage industry and has worked at Large Banks, Correspondents, and other variations of Lenders.  Kim's background is what makes her statements moving to me since she fully understands what most MLOs at other company's experience and can make an expert comparison.

Our operations team and MLOs work hard to earn client's and when our MLO team realizes how it comes together with all facets of the team harmonizing, I get a beaming sense of pride for the people I have worked with for so many years.  Better than a big check because the memory and relationships last longer.

From: Kim Arrington
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 12:25 PM
To: JD Crowe; Jeff Brown
Subject: Re: XXXXXXX  MTG LTR MF

Jeff and JD,

… I am not being corny or smoozy … though I can be!   Truth is, it does make me cry and smile at the same time, but I have not found this much favor with clients before ???

I am working from that same place of wanting to give excellence and here at Southeast I find many more “gratitude moments”.  People love us and I am so very thankful.

I know you invested from day 1 - you did not have to share Lynne with me, but you did and I could not have achieved what I have to date without her smarts and ambition. Thank you!

JD, we spent many calls on whether to come over or not and at the end of the day, people feel like home here!  I am not doing half the advertising I’ve done in the past and then look again, an agent lovin’ our process, lovin’ our email notifications that I forward… It gives such an authentic sense of status that they know it’s not fluff… it’s date stamped... it’s great!  And so with that, I got this agent emailing “I want to refer you“ … Thank you and Jeff, ya’ll did not give up.

So, even when I am in the Diva drama mode over that dern QC timing,  know my heart - I am really happy that you offered me an opportunity to join the team.

… love ya’ll

Kim

Sincerely,

 

Kim Arrington
Sales Manager, Executive MLO

#218594, GA MLO#25861
Office:      (770) 279-0222 ext. 717  
Toll Free: (800) 344-8788 ext. 717
Cell:          (678) 644-6945
Fax:          (678) 840-0063
Email:       Kim.Arrington@SoutheastMortgage.com
Website:   www.SoutheastMortgage.com 

Who we are Conversation - Cal Haupt, Jan Shell, Kathy Gyselinck, and JD Crowe

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JD Crowe, MBAG President, Acceptance Speech 2014

JD Crowe, Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia President, Acceptance Speech at MBAG Conference in Destin, Florida May 17, 2014

 

 

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April 2014 CRM News Letter

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JD Crowe - Next President of Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia

J.D. Crowe

On May 17, 2014 JD Crowe will be installed as the next President of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia, a trade association dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the mortgage banking industry.

JD Crowe is currently the President of Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc. responsible for Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator Sales and Secondary Marketing.

"Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia elected the perfect choice for their next President.  JD brings a wealth of knowledge to his position drawn from his experience in the Broker Industry, Correspondent Industry, and now from a Direct Non-Bank Lender's perspective.  This broad scope of knowledge will add substantial value to the membership." Cal Haupt, Chief Executive Officer, Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc.

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