DC Recognizes Southeast Mortgage

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2013 Southeast Mortgage Officer Group

The leadership of Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc. reflects on a great 2012 and the fantastic opportunity in 2013 for its 120 talented employees.

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Anatomy of a Successful Licensed Mortgage Originator Transition

I believe historical evidence is the best way to forecast a business or set a strategic direction.  For those Non-Licensed Mortgage Loan Originators or those Great Sales People who want a better career or a more rewarding product, Brent’s story, like so many before him, is inspirational and gives others empirical evidence to make important choices for their career.  In 6 months, Brent was producing with the best in the industry and in most cases earning more as a Licensed Mortgage Originator at Southeast Mortgage, SEM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brent Brownlee, Licensed Mortgage Originator

Background:  3 years as a sales professional at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance

No Prior Experience in the Mortgage Industry

Employer: Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc.  770-279-0222 www.southeastmortage.com

Brent's Timeline

4/27/12  NMLS 20-hour class:

 

5/8/12    NMLS Test Date (Federal and GA) - 7 working days   

              Passed

 

6/4/12    Georgia MLO License Submitted DBF

 

6/21/12  Georgia MLO License Approval      - 13 working days

 

7/2/12    Origination Start Date                    -  5  working days

 

8/2012   First Loan Closed                          - 20 working days 

 

11/12     Orig Volume:           2,068,572  

                                               $21,720 – $26,891 monthly Income

8/12 – 11/12 Avg Orig Vol     1,010,917 or  4,043,668 (4 mos)

                                        

Brent is currently calling on 20 real estate agents, 7 financial planners, 5 life insurance agents, 2 CPAs and participates in 2 networking groups

Brent’s 2013 Strategy session & plan with his Mentor at Southeast Mortgage is designed to close $2MM / month or ($21,720 – 26,891 monthly Income).  My bet is he exceeds his plan.

What is Brent’s secret to success?  Brent had no preconception about what he should or should not do in the mortgage business.  He listened to his mentor and tenaciously used SEM's broad based hunting strategy in a consistent manner.  He trusted his operational support to get his deals closed.  And they did - FAST.

Brent did not worry about product or price; he just listened to the client’s needs and fit the correct product and priced at market the day the client signed.  His clients were happy with the fast close and the referring Realtors looked good for providing their clients with a Licensed Mortgage Originator that got them in a home fast with the right mortgage.  Great Service creates organic growth through referrals for both SEM and Realtor Partners. 

“Great service and Brent’s dedication to being a Super Mortgage Originator has solidified the Brownlee family's financial future and provided a stable career and bright future at Southeast Mortgage.”

Cal Haupt – President & Chief Executive Officer, Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc.

Congratulations to the 2013 Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc. Officer Group

Our company's success is built on a foundation of Great Leadership with Excellent Client Service and a rewarding career for all of our talented Southeast Mortgage Employees.

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From the Southeast Mortgage family to yours, we wish you a Joyful Holiday Season and a New Year filled with happiness and success.

Thank you for choosing us for your mortgage needs.  We look forward to providing you, your friends, and family trusted service and advice in 2013.

 

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SEM's Got Talent Contest is Heating Up.....

Southeast Mortgage “SEM’s got Talent Contest” December 18^th

Excitement is building around Southeast Mortgage with contestants tuning their guitars, vocalists are gargling, and punch lines are being perfected.
 

Our talented judges are ready for this important evening.  The four Judges will award the fabulous prizes that await our winners.

Amy Butler
Atlanta Chapter President Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia

United Guaranty Senior AE

 








Ted Smith

Attorney – Smith, Ronnick, Corbin

Chris Schroder
Schroder PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Thompson

Ga. Appraiser
 

Stay tuned for the video of the event

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Senior MLOs perspective on SEM Operations

This is an email from one of our Senior Licensed Mortgage Loan Originators to our operations team.  Although operations works tirelessly to deliver our great service, it warms my heart to read unsolicited appreciation for our operation team's great work and client focus.  Great Teams are formed through mutual respect of each person's contribution.

 

ALL:

I just wanted to let everyone know what a great job you all are doing getting these loans through the pipe.

I just closed my Client Name Omitted file on Monday the 26^th,

But I wanted to share with you how smoothly this went. 

It was taken and submitted to processing late on the 15^th.

Then submitted to Underwriting on the 16^th (Fri),

Conditionally approved by the 19^th. Appraisal was received on the 21^st

 There was a 4 Day Thanksgiving Holiday for the company and then when we came back,

All conditions were cleared on Monday the 26^th and we got a closing pkg out the same day.

… and this wasn’t even a rush! It just happened that way.

By my count, that is 5 “business” (that we were open) days. Very Nice job! 

So a big “Thank You” to All that were involved that helped make this happen,

Especially, Sybil, Kimberly and Donna. I am impressed and the borrower’s were as well.

It’s a pleasure working with you all.

John R. Fortener

Senior Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS# 225854 GRMA# 31800