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Endorsed Realtor Partners
Welcome and “Thank you” for visiting our Endorsed Professional Partner site for Realtors. We have formed this partnership to create an increase in business volume for your office and ours without any staff additions by either of us. We will assist you in building and maintaining a strong brand presence in your market area.
The home buying process is not an overnight happening and the Realtor is usually contacted only after the buyer has made the decision to buy. The Endorsed Professional Partner Program is designed to get our bank involved early in a process that will generate warm calls, nurture the prospective buyer until they are ready to purchase and provide our Realtor Partner with a ready, eager and well qualified pre-approved borrower.
The Endorsed Professional Partner Program is open only to those prominent Realtors who have demonstrated excellence in the field, have high ethical standards and are dedicated to forming a mutually beneficial long term relationship with us.
Membership in our program will entitle you to many benefits including the following:
Web Site Links
In addition to providing you the opportunity to be linked to our web site, your customer can click on your web site and instantly have direct access to our mortgage financing screen that will allow them to perform many functions including applying for a mortgage on line.
Top Quality Leads
Our bank conducts consistent marketing campaigns to attract customers that can rely on our low closing costs, experienced personnel and fast dependable service. We also promote Pre-Approval prior looking for a home. As you know, a pre-approved client reduces any worry about your closing ratio and eliminates surprises at closing. In addition, the fact we are a locally owned independent bank appeals to many prospects as well. By far, the majority of our loan applicants are referred to us by our existing customer base which allows us the first opportunity to meet with these captive leads. These factors result in a large number of customers looking to the First National Bank of New Richmond for mortgage financing. This unique situation allows us to inquire if they are currently working with a Realtor and, if not, we refer these pre-approved applicants to our Endorsed Professional Partners.
Business Continuity Program
Our Business Continuity Program is designed to never let the customer forget who assisted them with the sale or financing of their home. A “Thank You” card is sent out the month after closing. Special occasion cards are sent out twice a year and a personal letter is sent out on the anniversary of their mortgage closing to see if they have any concerns and to remind them of the services provided by the bank and our Endorsed Professional Partners. In addition, they have the opportunity to receive our weekly newsletter containing the latest market conditions and forecast along with an advice column. That’s a minimum of 55 “touches” a year.
Buyer Agent Advantage
Pre-Approval Program-The First National Bank of New Richmond has an established Pre-Approval program which is a formal credit approval for all conventional and first time buyer loan programs. The applicant is provided a Pre-Approval Certificate for the approved payment amount; usually only conditioned by a satisfactory appraisal and marketable title. No worry about closing ratios here. If the customer is pre-approved, there is little doubt about closing on their loan.
Prospect Retention Program-Once a prospect has been pre-qualified or pre-approved, they become a “member” of our Incubation Program. These prospects are monitored consistently, receive our weekly newsletter with a supportive encouraging letter and are contacted regularly until they find a home. We basically nurture them for you until they are ready to buy.
Listing Agent Advantage
Pre-Listing Letter to Seller-Offers our free services to your potential seller and lets them know they made a good decision in selecting you for their agent.
Pre-Approval for Your Seller-This feature provides you and your seller with the comfort of knowing they are ready to purchase their next home and need only concentrate on the sale of theirs. In many cases we can pre-approve them for a bridge loan in case their house is not sold when it is time to close on their new home.
Pre-Approval for Your Buyer-The First National Bank of New Richmond will pre-approve your buyers providing you and your seller peace of mind knowing that you will close the deal. In addition, not everyone looking at a specific property will buy that home. Why not refer these folks to us for pre-approval so they will be ready to purchase the home of their choice when they find it? These prospects can be enrolled in our Prospect Retention Program until they find that home.
Marketing Material- Our department will provide FREE financing option sheets for your properties which are attractive and provide significant detail about various loan programs as they apply to that specific property. Great for open houses. We also have several brochures available which provides important and persuasive information.
The more tools in your toolbox, the more successful you will be. By networking with a mortgage professional and introducing their services to your clients, you create another reason to market and remain lodged in your client’s mind because of the expanded benefit you provided.
A new home purchase is most likely one of the largest investments our customers will ever make. We want them to be as confident as possible with their choice. That is why we team up with proven professionals with the highest ethical standards who have demonstrated a desire to work in their clients’ best interest. If you feel you meet these standards, please contact us.
Contact our Mortgage Department at 715-243-6151 to inquire about our Endorsed Professional Partners Program.
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