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Newly Released Report Shows That Mortgage
Brokers Predict a Positive Year as 2004 Continues to Carry
the Momentum of 2003
According to Study Conducted by Informative
Research, Mortgage Brokers Focus on Opportunities and Interest
Rates
GARDEN GROVE, May 4, 2004 –
A new report revealing that mortgage brokers foresee a strong
2004 was just released by Informative Research, a leading
mortgage reporting agency. Written to provide comprehensive
coverage of the mortgage broker’s perspective, “Gray
Skies or Sunshine? 2004 State of the Mortgage Industry”
elaborates on the ways in which industry activities affect
the individual mortgage broker’s business. The “Gray
Skies or Sunshine” report provides a deeper understanding
of brokers’ interests for a variety of audiences.
This report contains three main
areas in which brokers highlight their beliefs: a macro-view
of the industry that includes external factors such as interest
rates and legislation; a business-level section where brokers
talk about how they position themselves in the industry;
and a look at the community level that reveals the affiliations
that help brokers develop their businesses.
“The National Association
of Mortgage Brokers estimates that over 65% of all residential
loans are originated by mortgage brokers. By taking the
time to contact mortgage brokers and survey them regarding
their plans for 2004, Informative Research was able to demonstrate
our long-term dedication to mortgage brokers and the assistance
they provide for homebuyers,” said Jeff Lau, Director
of Marketing for Informative Research. “Over the last
few years, we have focused on strengthening our relationships
with top wholesale lenders in response to requests from
our broker customers for expanded access and connectivity
options. We undertook this research study as a way to validate
our actions and ensure that we are providing brokers with
tools for their success.”
On par with the long list of consumers
hoping to purchase a home, mortgage brokers reported that
interest rates are their top concern. Interest rates received
first place when brokers were asked to list their top 10
issues for 2004. For more responses, or to request a copy
of “Gray Skies or Sunshine,” send an email to
marketing@informativeresearch.com and you will be sent a
link where you may read or download the study.
About Informative Research
Informative Research is a privately held information provider,
servicing the mortgage lending industry since 1946. Informative
Research was founded to provide research services aimed
at reducing the risk faced by the banking and lending community.
During its 58-year history, IR has evolved into one of the
nation’s recognized leaders for full service mortgage
information services, distinguished by its implementation
of technology and its Commitment to Customer Excellence
(C2E), which emphasizes extraordinary relationships with
the lenders, brokers, and agents involved in the loan process.
For further information regarding the benefits of working
with Informative Research, please contact us at 714-638-2855,
or visit http://www.informativeresearch.com.
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Contacts:
Sarah Ross
Communications for Informative Research
Informative Research
714-638-2855, ext 221
sarahr@informativeresearch.com |
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