Archive for January, 2010

Join the Revolution!

Watch quickly because this video moves very fast. If you haven’t realized social media in your life or business now is the time. You will be amazed at the stunning facts that is presented in this video and what social media can do to not only increase your outreach but build your business. Here at City Creek Mortgage we are doing the best we can to keep up with this so-called “Revolution.” It’s constantly changing and moving and all of us can benefit from it. We hope you are following us on Facebook and Twitter. If not you can find links to our pages in the “Links” section on the right hand side. Let’s continue to build the revolution!

(Social Media Clip by Michael Hyatt)

I can’t think of an easier year to predict the direction of interest rates than 2010. It is safe to say that mortgage rates will be higher this year than they were in 2009. Unfortunately for homeowners and the real estate markets, the days of 4.5% 30 year fixed rate mortgage cannot last forever.

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As we celebrate a new decade, I want to say thank you for your continued support, and share with you our vision for 2010. It is often said that challenging times build character. The past two years have certainly been character building for me as a mortgage advisor and the owner of a small mortgage company. If ever there was an industry marked by a target, it is the mortgage industry. Given the immense amount of scrutiny and regulatory change, I am blessed to be one of the 40% who has survived in a profession that has lost 60% of its workforce. With continued changes and interest rate volatility, 2010 will likely be another interesting year.

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