The document discusses the benefits of the wholesale mortgage broker model compared to other models. It outlines benefits for loan originators, borrowers, and broker owners such as lower costs, more competitive pricing, access to more loan programs, transparency, and flexibility to adapt to market changes. Overall, the wholesale model leads to increased loan volume and better consumer outcomes through full disclosure and the ability to find the best deals for borrowers.
2. Benefits to loan originator
Benefits to the borrower
Benefits to the broker owner
Why brokers should recruit
Good faith estimate comparison
Marketing to realtors
Myths about compensation
3. Multiple pricing options versus a single rate sheet
Wider array of loan programs
Full disclosure of actual price from lender with no hidden premiums
Transparency of income – the LO knows for certain his share of the
overall revenue earned by the Broker
Box 2 of the now benefits the LO – the actual credit for closing costs or
discount for an interest rate is clear
Commission is earned at time of each loan closing
4. Full disclosure means truthful lending; All income to the
originator and broker company is disclosed.
Access to more loan programs means qualifying more borrowers
Work with a trusted advisor! All originators are licensed
professionals.
Safe Harbor means brokers are required by law to point you to
the best deal!
5. Ability to offer borrower paid & lender paid compensation
models
Low cost operating model
Ability to offer compensation structures to attract the highest
producing Loan Originators
Wholesale agreements have less compliance obligations and
overall exposure for company
Low company net worth requirements
Ability to adjust compensation with lenders to adapt to market
changes
No costs to fund loans versus warehouse lines
6. Wholesale operating model leads to more competitive pricing
resulting increased production volume
Lower overhead costs could mean higher compensation structure
versus Correspondent or Retail
Lender Paid compensation leads to good business practices
When turn times increase, more options with multiple lenders
Option to leverage multiple lender pricing models
Full disclosure/transparency of income leads to a more cohesive
relationship between broker owner and loan originator
LO’s have an increased influence on pricing structure
to consumer
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8. $200,000 loan amount
Closing Costs of $3,000
Your Adjusted Origination Charge
1. Our origination charge
This charge is for getting this loan for you.
2. Your credit or charge (points) for the specific interest rate chosen
The credit or charge for the interest rate of _______ % is included in
"our origination charge." (See item 1 above)
You receive a credit of $ __________ for this interest rate of ___________ %
This credit reduces your settlement charges.
You pay a charge of $ ___________ for this interest rate of _____________ %
This charge (points) increases your total settlement charges.
The tradeoff table on page 3 shows that you can change your total settlement charges by
choosing a different interest rate for this loan.
A Your Adjusted Origination Charges
9. Preapproval Process – TBD’s allowed
Full Disclosure
Brokers can shop lenders based on underwriting turn times & best
available rates
Ability to provide GFE Comparison showing truth in lending
Mortgage Brokers are licensed professionals
Wider array of loan programs
Transparency will continue to build the positive momentum the
wholesale industry needs in this new lending environment