By KIMBERLEY HAAS
Leaders at Rocket Pro TPO are extending their promotion on 30-year conventional purchase loans at or under $200,000 as they gear up to be more competitive in that market this year.
During an IGNITE: Live! webinar on Monday, Executive Vice President Mike Fawaz announced that they are continuing their 37.5 BPS credit on these loans.
Fawaz said they want to make sure that they listen to their broker partners and their feedback.
“This is something we have been extending every single month since December. And the feedback continues to be incredible and positive and broker partners want it,” Fawaz said.
Fawaz explained the philosophy behind the promotion.
“When you think about it, we are very competitive when…
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