In This Issue… 1. Tips For Working From Home 2. Mortgage Industry Events 3. Complete Mortgage Processing Training Events 4. Question of the Month 5. Tell Us What You Think
Working from home successfully takes commitment and discipline. If you are easily distracted and require a lot of supervision then this is certainly not the route for you. So, let’s assume you are committed and disciplined enough to take on the challenge of working from home. Here are a few tips that will help you enjoy the benefits of working from home and having a career that you enjoy.
LOCATION – Your work at home space should be located in the part of your home that is least affected by your family’s daily activities. You want to be able to conduct business professionally without making everyone miserable. It’s unrealistic to expect to have complete silence in a home filled with children, another adult, and pets. You should also give some consideration to size of the space. Will it support the growth that you plan for your business in the next 6-12 months.
SOUNDS AND DISTRACTIONS – When choosing your home location, give consideration to the sounds that will come from above, below, and outside of your home office. Clanging pots from the kitchen, the blare of the TV, or children running over your head won’t go over too well. You will also want to limit distractions from visitors and personal phone calls. Inform your family members of your availability.
ENVIRONMENT – The space that you choose should be pleasing to the eye. A dreary corner in the basement won’t do the trick. You’ll crave sunlight, fresh air, and a change of scenery. You will also want to make sure that the room temperature remains comfortable. A room that’s too cold will make it hard to focus while a room that’s too warm will make you sleepy.
TELEPHONE – You definitely need a separate phone line to conduct business. This will eliminate the possibility of a family member or friend intercepting a business call. It also allows you to have a unique message that will address your caller’s needs. Avoid using answering machines. They tend to fill up quickly and could cause you to miss an important message. Choose a more reliable voicemail system or employ an answering service.
EQUIPMENT – Having reliable equipment is something you take for granted when working in a commercial office. We hardly pay attention to the maintenance and repair that happens. When you work from home it’s an entirely different ball game. Faulty or inefficient equipment can put you out of business. Anticipate your equipment needs in advance. Make sure that you have an adequate supply of office supplies like toner, paper, file folders, etc. You should also schedule routine maintenance of the equipment.
RESOURCES— Equip yourself with the tools you need to be productive. Set up a quick reference source for contacts you make regularly. You can do the same thing for websites you use as well as vendor information. Learn how to use the technology that makes it easy to work from home. It is beneficial to learn how to zip files, send e-mail attachments, scan documents, and create PDF documents.
These are just a few tips for working from home successfully. Visit our membership website at www.completemortgagenetwork.com for more information. =================================================== INDUSTRY NEWS AND EVENTS
March 2, 2006 MAMB (MD) Conference 2006 The Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD
March 6, 2006 NCAMP Annual Convention 2006 Pinehurst Resort and Country Club Pinehurst, NC
March 6-10, 2006 Independent Community Bankers of America Wynn Las Vegas Resort 3131 Las Vegas Blvd, South Las Vegas, NV
March 7, 2006 FAMB Southwest Chapter 2006 Trade Show Harborside Event Center Fort Myers, FL
March 14, 2006 Complete Mortgage Processing Live Training Processing Checkpoints Class Old Republic Title 140 N. Stephanie Henderson, Nevada
March 15-16, 2006 MBA New Jersey 2006 23rd Annual Regional Conference Trump Taj Mahal Atlantic City, NJ
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Q. What things can I do to help my processor close my loans faster.
A. There are quite a few things that can be done. First, ask your processor what they would prefer to have assistance with. If there is no preference, then you can begin by submitting a complete file with supporting documentation. This does a lot to reduce turn around time. You might also complete the forms for title orders, payoffs, or appraisal orders and place them in the file. Your processor can then review and send them. Observe your processor in action and you will immediately see many things that you can do to help out. _____________________________
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