The following guest sits down with host Justin White:
• Jeff Berger, President of Groundwork Mortgage
Developing Relationships with Homebuilders is a Winning Long-Term Strategy for Mortgage Brokers
As homebuilders work to keep up with consumer demand for new homes, independent mortgage brokers have an opportunity to carve out new relationships. How can you make yourself an attractive lending partner to homebuilders in your market? Tune into episode #18 of Good. Better. Broker. as we talk with a mortgage broker whose entire business model is tailored to the intricacies faced by homebuilders and their clients.
In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. Podcast, you’ll learn what homebuilders look for in a lending partner and why targeting them can be a tremendous long-term lead source.
In this episode, we discuss ...
• 5:26 – How homebuilding became a focus for Jeff and his company
• 6:15 – Why the homebuilding business aligns with a mortgage broker’s business model
• 7:28 – What it takes to build a good relationship with a homebuilder
• 8:50 – Why it’s important for mortgage brokers to understand a builder’s business
• 10:08 – What it takes to be successful in the homebuilding category
• 14:38 – What homebuilders look for in their lender partners
• 19:57 – Why builders are a valuable lead source
• 21:27 – Jeff’s advice for mortgage brokers looking to work with homebuilders
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Peter Drucker
Jim Collins' Good to Great
Show Contributors:
Jeff Berger
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