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Mastering Encompass®Capture & Convert: Lead Aggregation + ManagementLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast!To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!✅ You're listening to Part 1 of our free 12-part live series, "From First Click to Final Docs." Don’t miss the next sessions—join us live every other Tuesday at 4 PM ET at https://masteringencompass.comLarry Bailey kicked off a 12-part series on mastering Encompass® for mortgage operations. Th...
2025-06-1140 minMastering Encompass®Not All Plug-Ins Are Created Equal — Zach Sharkey Explains Why | ICE X25 InterviewLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast!To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!👉 Watch the video interview hereIn this special episode recorded on-site at ICE X25, Larry Bailey hosts a rapid-fire series of interviews with top voices in the mortgage industry—including Zach Sharkey from SharkeyByte.Check out this episode with Zach to understand more about third-party plug-ins and how they can be efficiently...
2025-04-1813 minMastering Encompass®Dan Smokoska on AI, Automation & Social Selling in Mortgage | ICE X25 InterviewLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast!To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!👉 Watch the video interview hereIn this special episode recorded on-site at ICE X25, Larry Bailey hosts a rapid-fire series of interviews with top voices in the mortgage industry—including Dan Smokoska.If you happen to be in Mortgage Loan Origination and want to know more about social selling, then you need to chec...
2025-04-1116 minMastering Encompass®Mike Kelleher on Mortgage Marketing, Calculators, and the AI Shift | ICE X25 InterviewLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!👉 Watch the video interview hereIn this special episode recorded on-site at ICE X25, Larry Bailey hosts a rapid-fire series of interviews with top voices in the mortgage industry—including Mike Kelleher from Adopt The Brand.Mike has had a professional lifetime of insights, connections, and experiences. Listen to his insights when it come...
2025-04-0414 minMastering Encompass®Stop Hiding Behind Emails – Just Pick Up the Phone! [Dale Vermillion of Mortgage Champions Interview at ICE X25]Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!👉 Watch the video interview hereIn this special episode recorded on-site at ICE X25, Larry Bailey hosts a rapid-fire series of interviews with top voices in the mortgage industry—including Dale Vermillion of Mortgage Champions.See if you can spot the 25 knowledge bombs that Dale drops during this 18 minute conversation. The conversation...
2025-03-2819 minMastering Encompass®How and Why to Move to and Use Enhanced Conditions for Retail and TPO ChannelsLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Want to unlock the full potential of Enhanced Conditions in Encompass? Larry Bailey breaks down the how, why, and when, clears up misconceptions, and shares testing and automation strategies to streamline your LOS. Plus, get updates on the ICE Experience event, new community app, and key release notes.👉 Visit our LinktreeLarry Bail...
2025-02-0559 minMastering Encompass®Avoid Web Setup Mistakes: Build an 'Under Construction' Form for Encompass®Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Want to know how to build an "Under Construction" web input form and why need to do it? Listen in for the details of the what, how, and why as we discuss the changes of adding the "Open Web View" button into Encompass® Desktop. Don't give your team a bad first impression if you have not set...
2024-12-1927 minMastering Encompass®Task-Based Workflows on Encompass® Desktop & on the WebLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from July 18, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 2025 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-12-0630 minMastering Encompass®Using Checklists Like It’s 1999 (Because That Is Where They Belong)!Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from July 13, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 2025 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-12-0631 minMastering Encompass®Replay - Monthly Call for Encompass® Admins with Larry Bailey on 3/15/2023Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from March 15, 2023We had a great time, and what a way to restart our monthly Encompass® Admins meetings. Here is a general review of the main topics, but watch or listen for the whole experienceExperience 23 highlightsGetting ready for 23.1In-Person Regional Meet-up in 2023Budgets for stuff you needYour Questions and Answ...
2024-12-041h 03Mastering Encompass®Running Dual AUS (DU & LPA) on Encompass® on the WebLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from July 25, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 2025 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-12-0435 minMastering Encompass®Pipeline Views and DashboardsLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from June 13, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Here is what we covered at today's event:1. Pipeline Views and Dashboards - How to master them2. The Masterin...
2024-12-0233 minMastering Encompass®Let’s Talk about the eFolderLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from June 16, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Here is what we covered at today's event:Let’s Talk about the eFolder1. Working with Conditions2. Working wi...
2024-11-2629 minMastering Encompass®Loan Officer Advantages with Encompass® on the WebLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from August 1, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 2025 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-11-2630 minMastering Encompass®Mastering Encompass® Live - Admin Checklist, Community Updates and moreLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from June 1, 20231. The correct website to go to join is www.MasteringEncompass.com2. That idea of doing breakout sessions for Sales, Processing. Underwriting, Post-Closing, and Secondary at the Regional Encompass® Workshops is a good idea to get more people to come3. The Admin Checklist for Release Notes is a good r...
2024-11-2634 minMastering Encompass®Let’s Talk about Plug-Ins and Consumer ConnectLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from June 13, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event. Here is what we covered at today's event:Let’s Talk about Plug-Ins and Consumer Connect1. What Are Plug-Ins Really Wor...
2024-11-2233 minMastering Encompass®How to Use the Role Access to Documents Business Rule CorrectlyLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from July 11, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 2025 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-11-2231 minMastering Encompass®Input Form Builder on Encompass® on the WebLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from July 27, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 2025 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-11-2232 minMastering Encompass®Enhanced Conditions on Encompass® Desktop & on the WebLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from July 20, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 2025 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-11-2138 minMastering Encompass®Exploring All Native Encompass® Tools for Sales and Operations TeamsLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from June 29, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 2025 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-11-2132 minMastering Encompass®Getting Ahead with Encompass® on the WebLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from August 3, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 2025 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-11-2130 minMastering Encompass®Encompass® Plug-Ins and Better Ways to Visualize Important DataLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from July 6, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 2025 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-11-1533 minMastering Encompass®Custom Fields and Life as an AdminLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from Jun 13, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 2025 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-11-1542 minMastering Encompass®Creative Ways to Use Consumer Connect Sites vs. WidgetsLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from Jun 23, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Here is what we covered at today's event:Creative Ways to Use Consumer Connect Sites vs. Widgets1. Using the Cons...
2024-11-1530 minMastering Encompass®Best Practices of Using Custom Input Forms versus Native Input FormsLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from June 28, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 2025 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-11-1432 minMastering Encompass®All about Consumer Connect and How Others Are Successful Using ItLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Recording from June 21, 2023Larry Bailey hosts this live event with other Encompass® Admins and Users. These meetings are for open conversation, but we cover specific topics at each event.Here is what we covered at today's event:All about Consumer Connect and How Others Are Successful Using It1. W...
2024-11-1223 minMastering Encompass®Why ICE X25 Is Worth the InvestmentLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Larry Bailey and Amy Blum discuss the value of going to ICE X25 by ICE Mortgage Technology in March 2025. We know budgets are always a real thing, but when you have what could be the biggest value opportunity for you, you should commit to reviewing and exploring everything possible. These events only happened once per year an...
2024-11-0113 minMastering Encompass®Stop Wasting Time: Automate Initial Disclosures with Encompass®!Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!We know you want to get your initial disclosures out to borrowers as quickly and efficiently as possible while ensuring they are as complete as possible. Listen to Larry Bailey reviews all the steps to make that happen in your Encompass® today. Join us each Tuesday at 4 PM ET for the live shows so you can ask...
2024-10-1131 minMastering Encompass®FED Makes BIG Rate CutsLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is the market review for the week of September 16, 2024.The Fed started its rate-cutting cycle with an aggressive move, while housing construction ramped up in August due in large part to lower mortgage rates. Here are the headlines:Fed Cuts Rates 50 Basis PointsExisting Home Sales S...
2024-09-2612 minMastering Encompass®Inflation Update: Will the Fed Cut Rates?Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of September 9, 2024 in ReviewThe latest inflation readings keep the Fed on track to cut rates at their meeting this week, while an important survey sheds light on expectations for home prices. Here are the headlines:More Progress on Consumer Inflati...
2024-09-1612 minMastering Encompass®Labor Weakness Sparks ConcernsLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of September 2, 2024 in ReviewA full week of jobs data showed that the labor sector continues to slow, while another appreciation report revealed that national home values are still rising. Read on for these stores and more:Job Creations Revised Lower A...
2024-09-0909 minMastering Encompass®Big News! Unveiling Mastering Encompass® for UsersLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!⭐ Learn More at KnowledgeCoop.comKen Perry and Larry Bailey discuss why bringing Mastering Encompass® for Users to the Knowledge Coop offers the information with the system to help everyone learn. Listen to the story of how it all came to be and why just having the technology is not good enough. Ken explains w...
2024-09-0433 minMastering Encompass®Home Prices Hit New High...Again - Market Update 9/3/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of August 26, 2024 in ReviewThe latest inflation readings keep the Fed on track for a rate cut in September, while home prices continue to appreciate nationwide. Here are the top stories:Consumer Inflation Continues to ModerateHome Prices Hit Another New HighPen...
2024-09-0407 minMastering Encompass®Big News: Rate Cuts Ahead! Market Update 8/26/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of August 19, 2024 in ReviewThe Fed signaled rate cuts ahead while New Home Sales surprised to the upside. Here are the top stories:Powell Confirms, “The Time Has Come For Policy To Adjust.”Existing Home Sales Snaps Four-Month Losing StreakNew Home Sales...
2024-08-2816 minMastering Encompass®Important Inflation Progress - Market Update 8/19/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of August 12, 2024 in ReviewInflation made important progress lower in July while homebuilder confidence and new construction slowed. Read on for these stories and more:Consumer Inflation Falls Below Key MilestoneWholesale Inflation Cooperates with Cool ReadingHome Builders Have Mixed EmotionsHousing Starts...
2024-08-1911 minMastering Encompass®Does Homeownership Still Offer Wealth Growth? Market Update 8/12/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of August 5, 2024 in ReviewThe latest home price indexes showed that wealth creation opportunities remain in homeownership. Plus, there were more signs that the labor sector is slowing. Read on for these stories and more:Home Price Gains Still StrongMedia Misunde...
2024-08-1208 minMastering Encompass®Hints at September Rate Cut? Market Update 8/5/2024Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of July 29, 2024 in ReviewThe Fed held rates steady but hinted that the time for a cut may be approaching. Plus, there were more signs that the labor sector is weakening while home prices hit a new high. Here are last week’s...
2024-08-0516 minMastering Encompass®3 Must-Know Reasons to Use Encompass® Web Now – Don't Miss Out!Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.Find out the top 3 reasons to begin to use Encompass® Web now. You will find out what is so special, what it means to move from desktop to web, and a live example of how Encompass® Web is making a difference, especially for your sales team.Larry Bailey - Your Community AdvocateContact me anytime at Larry@atihelps.com© 2024 Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2024-07-3013 minMastering Encompass®Will the Fed Drop Rates? Market Update 7/29/2024Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of July 22, 2024 in ReviewThe Fed’s preferred inflation measure, annual Core PCE, remained at a three-year low while home sales were subdued in June. Plus, economic growth in the second quarter surprised to the upside. Here are last week’s headlines:
2024-07-2911 minMastering Encompass®Builder Sentiment & Sales Boost - Market Update 7/22/2024Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of July 15, 2024 in ReviewHome builder sentiment remains below a key threshold while there was an important caveat to the rise in construction projects last month. Plus, more signs are signaling a slowdown in economic activity. Read on for these stories and mor...
2024-07-2309 minMastering Encompass®Big Inflation Updates - Market Update 7/15/2024Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of July 8, 2024 in ReviewConsumer inflation cooled in June, while wholesale inflation surprised to the upside. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged that elevated inflation isn’t the only risk to our economy. Read on for these stories and more:Consumer...
2024-07-1511 minMastering Encompass®What's Happening in the Labor Sector? Market Update 7/8/2024Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of July 1, 2024 in ReviewThere are more signs that the labor sector is softening, as job growth eased in June and the uptick in the Unemployment Rate triggered an important recession indicator. Meanwhile, home prices continue to rise nationwide. Here are last we...
2024-07-0910 minMastering Encompass®Are Home Sales Lowering? Market Update 7/1/2024Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of June 24, 2024 in ReviewBoth inflation and home sales moved lower. Meanwhile, home prices hit another all-time high. Read on for these stories and more:Inflation Cools in MayNew Home Sales Slip Pending Home Sales Continue Lower Home Price Gains Remain St...
2024-07-0216 minMastering Encompass®Median Prices at Record Highs! Market Update 6/24/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of June 17, 2024 in ReviewBoth sales of existing homes and new construction were lower in May. Here are the highlights:Existing Home Sales Slower but Median Home Price at Record HighHome Builder Sentiment Hammered LowerHousing Starts, Permits Lower Than ExpectedFlat Retail...
2024-06-2512 minMastering Encompass®Is the Fed Holding Rates Steady? Market Update 6/17/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of June 10, 2024, in Review:The Fed once again held rates steady, while tamer than expected consumer and wholesale inflation for May was a welcome sign. Unemployment claims also saw a big move higher. Here are last week’s highlights: Fed Holds Rate...
2024-06-1709 minMastering Encompass®Big Discrepancy in Jobs Data... Market Update 6/10/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of June 3, 2024, in Review:Despite stronger than expected job growth in May, there are some signs that the labor market is softening. Plus, appreciating home values show the opportunity that remains in homeownership. Here are last week’s highlights: Big Discrepancy...
2024-06-1210 minMastering Encompass®Progress Towards Fed’s 2% Inflation Target? Market Update 6/3/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of May 27, 2024, in Review:Progress towards the Fed’s 2% inflation target remains stalled while signed contracts on existing homes fell in April. Meanwhile, home prices continue to hit new highs this year. Read on for these stories and more: Inflation Not Heatin...
2024-06-0312 minMastering Encompass®🏡Homes Selling Fast - Market Update 5/28/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of May 20, 2024, in Review:The pace of home sales declined in April, though the speed at which existing homes sold accelerated. Plus, a parade of Fed speakers and the minutes from their last meeting shed light on their views about inflation, the lab...
2024-05-2810 minMastering Encompass®Home Builders Confidence Decline - Market Update 5/20/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of May 13, 2024, in Review:April brought cooler than forecasted consumer inflation, which was welcome news after the first quarter’s more persistent readings. Meanwhile, confidence among home builders declined and new construction activity was softer than expected. Read on for these stories a...
2024-05-2210 minMastering Encompass®Opportunity in Housing Remains Strong - Market Update 5/13/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of May 6, 2024, in Review:Strong home price appreciation demonstrates the opportunity that remains in the housing market, while unemployment claims saw a breakout. Plus, what might be ahead for consumer spending? Here are the headlines:Opportunity in Housing Remains StrongInitial Jobless...
2024-05-1408 minMastering Encompass®Job Openings Hit 3-Year Low - Market Update 5/6/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of April 29, 2024, in Review:The Fed once again held rates steady, labor sector data showed signs of softening, and there’s more evidence of rising home values across the country. Read on for these stories and more: Fed Shuts Down Rate Hike...
2024-05-0614 minMastering Encompass®Inflation Progress Getting Harder - Market Update 4/29/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of April 22, 2024, in Review:The progress lower on inflation remains stalled, while signed contracts on both new and existing homes rebounded in March. Here are the headlines:Inflation Progress Getting HarderNew Home Sales Data Confuses MediaSigned Contracts on Existing Homes March H...
2024-04-2910 minMastering Encompass®Existing Home Sales Slip - Market Update 4/22/2024Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of April 15, 2024, in Review:Despite a pullback in sales and construction, the housing sector is showing signs of strength heading into the spring buying season. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave some hints about what may be ahead for rate cuts. Read on...
2024-04-2311 minMastering Encompass®Inflation Progress Stalls - Market Update 4/15/2024Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of April 8, 2024, in Review:Inflation has improved significantly after peaking in 2022, but recent hotter-than-expected readings have stalled the progress lower. Here are last week’s headlines: Inflation Progress StallsWholesale Inflation Better Than FearedContinuing Unemployment Claims Top 1.8 MillionLatest on Small Business Optimism…O...
2024-04-1610 minMastering Encompass®Borrower Financial Education Is a Win for EveryoneLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!If you ever wanted a bulletproof way to stay connected to your borrowers or potential borrowers, tune in. Learn how to educate your borrowers in the best ways possible to make them and keep them ready for their next mortgage. Larry Bailey and Brian Vieaux talk all about FinLocker and how it is filling a gap tha...
2024-04-1240 minMastering Encompass®Jobs, Jobs, Jobs - Market Update 4-8-2024Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of April 1, 2024, in Review:Job growth surpassed expectations in March, while home price growth remains strong ahead of the busy spring homebuying season. Read on for these stories and more: March Job Gains Roared in Above EstimatesJump in ADP Job NumbersJ...
2024-04-0809 minMastering Encompass®Progress Stalls on Inflation - Market Update 4/1/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of March 25, 2024, in Review:Progress on the Fed’s preferred inflation measure has stalled, while the latest data on appreciation and signed contracts show strength in the housing sector. Here are the headlines:Progress Stalls on InflationMedia Mixed Up About Mix of Ne...
2024-04-0312 minMastering Encompass®Rate Cuts? Market Update 3-25-24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of March 18, 2024, in Review:The Fed held rates steady, as anticipated, with their forecasts showing that three cuts are still expected this year. Plus, February saw positive momentum in home sales and construction. Here are the top stories:-Fed Still S...
2024-03-2713 minMastering Encompass®How to Prepare for a Major Software UpdateLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Getting ready for a major software update can be daunting and full of anxiety for anyone. Larry reviews what he has found that works for all situations when rolling out any new major software update. He highlights what to have handled for the next Encompass® major update to 24.1 happening on 4/6/2024. Check it out and let us know...
2024-03-2629 minMastering Encompass®Consumer Inflation Surprise - Market Update 3-18-24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of March 11, 2024, in Review:Both consumer and wholesale inflation were hotter than expected last month. Plus, retail sales in February rebounded from January’s sharp decline, but not as much as economists had forecast. Here are the headlines: Upside Surprise to Consume...
2024-03-1912 minMastering Encompass®Job Data Revisions - Market Update 3/11/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of March 4, 2024, in Review:There are signs of softening in the labor sector, while annual home price growth continues to show signs of strength. Read on for these stories and more: Revisions the Real Headline to Job DataPrivate Sector Job Growth B...
2024-03-1211 minMastering Encompass®New Home Sales Jump! Market Update 3/4/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of February 26, 2024, in Review:The Fed’s favored inflation measure showed that annual inflation continues to progress lower, albeit slowly. And while the weather and mortgage rates impacted signed contracts for homes in January, key home price indexes revealed that 2023 was another s...
2024-03-0614 minMastering Encompass®Home Sales Rebound - Market Update 2/26/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of February 19, 2024, in Review:Closings on existing homes picked up last month, while recent commentary shows that Fed members remain cautious about cutting rates too soon. Read on for these stories and more:Existing Home Sales Rebound in JanuaryFed in No Hurr...
2024-02-2810 minMastering Encompass®Encompass® 23.3.0.5 Release Notes Review 2-23-2024Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, Larry Bailey here with Awesome Technologies, Inc. In this video, I'll be discussing the important updates that happened in the 23.3.0.5 Encompass® release. These updates include a new NMLS call report, enhancements to the enhanced conditions in the E folder, and a supplemental insurance field added to the 2015 itemization form. It's crucial to review these re...
2024-02-2309 minMastering Encompass®24.1 Encompass® TPO Connect Pre-Release Walkthrough with Larry BaileyLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!I provide an overview of the recent TPO Connect release. I discuss the process from initial confirmation to going live, highlighting the extraordinary situation and the help received from Joe and Ron. I go through the release notes, mentioning important updates such as the new status tracker setting and the registration-related settings. I also talk about t...
2024-02-2218 minMastering Encompass®Evaluation Process for Selecting TechnologyLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Check out our latest recorded conversation with Alayna Gardner, who is the Director of Revenue for LodeStar Software Solutions, along with Larry Bailey, who is the Chief Revenue Officer and co-owner of Awesome Technologies Inc. Listen in as they discuss the finer points of how to make the most of discovering and vetting new technologies. This is...
2024-02-2142 minMastering Encompass®Inflation Surprises - Market Update 2/20/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of February 12, 2024, in Review:Wholesale and consumer inflation were both hotter than expected in January. There was also a pullback in new home construction, though home builders are feeling confident about the year ahead. Here are last week’s headlines:Consumer...
2024-02-2016 minMastering Encompass®Encompass® 24.1 Release Notes (Part 2 of 2) Walkthrough from Larry BaileyLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey there! Larry Bailey here from Awesome Technologies, Inc. I wanted to continue my walkthrough of the Release Notes with you for the Encompass® platform. In this video, I'll walk you through the Fixes that are set to be released for the Desktop version of Encompass 24.1I'd love to hear your thoughts and discuss...
2024-02-1424 minMastering Encompass®Encompass® 24.1 Release Notes (Part 1 of 2) Walkthrough from Larry BaileyLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey there! Larry Bailey here from Awesome Technologies Inc.. I'll walk you through the latest release for the Desktop version of Encompass 24.1 in this video. This is part 1 of 2. I'd love to hear your thoughts and discuss these updates further. Enjoy the video!Larry Bailey - Your Community Advocate© 20...
2024-02-1436 minMastering Encompass®Encompass® on the Web 24.1 Pre-Release Notes Walkthrough from Larry BaileyLet us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey there! Larry Bailey here from Awesome Technologies, Inc. I wanted to share some exciting updates and new features with you. In this video, I'll walk you through the latest release, including the ability to manage pipeline views, a new notify me feature, automated disclosures, Encompass® e-folder on the web, forms and tools enhancements, and more. Ma...
2024-02-1417 minMastering Encompass®Will Home Prices “Extend to New Highs”? Market Update 2/12/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of February 5, 2024, in Review:The latest appreciation and inventory data show why housing remains a great avenue for wealth creation. Read on for more details in these headlines:Home Prices Expected to “Extend to New Highs”The Real Story on Existing Ho...
2024-02-1412 minMastering Encompass®Are Rates "Likely at Its Peak”? Market Update 2/5/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of January 29, 2024, in Review:The Fed held rates steady while there were mixed messages from the labor sector and home prices continued to hit new highs. Read on for these stories and more:Fed Funds Rate “Likely at Its Peak”Was January...
2024-02-0513 minMastering Encompass®Reflect, Refine, and Refocus: Strategies for the Rest of Q1 Beyond!Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!January is effectively done. If you have not taken the time to reflect on what you have done, refine your processes and technology, and refocus your efforts, you are not alone. Check out our episode where Larry Bailey talks you through each step. You will have a better 2024 as a result. Larry Bai...
2024-01-3132 minMastering Encompass®Mortgage Market Update - Key Inflation Measure Below 3%, New Home Sales, & Jobless Claims Move Higher - 1/29/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of January 22, 2024, in Review:Inflation continues to move lower towards the Fed’s 2% target, while declining mortgage rates boosted signed contracts on new and existing homes in December. Here are the latest headlines:Key Inflation Measure Below 3%New Home Sales End 2023...
2024-01-3014 minMastering Encompass®Home Builders Optimistic About 2024 - Market Update 1/22/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of January 15, 2024, in Review:Home sales and construction slumped in December, but buyers and builders have reasons to be optimistic about the housing market this year. Find out why and more in these stories:December’s Existing Home Sales Likely a “Bottom...
2024-01-2212 minMastering Encompass®Lower Inflation? Market Update 1/16/24Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of January 8, 2024, in Review:Inflation continues to make progress lower while home prices nationwide are on the rise. Here are last week’s headlines: Annual “Core” Consumer Inflation Falls Below 4%Wholesale Inflation Lower Than ExpectedHome Prices Continue to Move HigherHoliday Season Impact...
2024-01-1709 minMastering Encompass®Encompass® Docs Solution - EDS Update 1-13-2024Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey gang, Larry Bailey here with another Encompass® walkthrough update. In this video, I'll be discussing the recent Encompass Dock Solution (EDS) release, specifically the transition from a 22.2 major release to a 23.3 critical patch. I'll also address an issue with the vesting screen in Encompass eClose and share important information about hybrid and full eClose. If you'r...
2024-01-1603 minMastering Encompass®Encompass® Compliance Service Update 1-11-2024Let us know what questions you have. Give us feedback too.🎧 This is the audio-only version of our podcast! To watch the full video with screen sharing, visit https://masteringencompass.com — it’s completely free to join!Hey gang, Larry Bailey here with some Encompass updates. In this video, I'll be discussing the recent update to the Encompass Compliance Service. I'll walk you through the changes, including the update to the applicability rules and the new feature in the GSE review. I'll also highlight some other important updates for specific states. Make sure to...
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