About Us
My name is Brian P. Forrester and I’m a mortgage guy. I write about the real estate and mortgage industries because I am as passionate about them as I am about keeping people informed about all the changes that affect their loans and their home-buying lives!
I provide tips and advice on how to avoid pitfalls to position you for success as well as information on the consistent changes in underwriting standards that affect homebuyers.
If there’s some late breaking stuff I am sort of “first on the scene” with a video blast out to clients and Realtors so they can be prepared for the updates that affect the progress of their real estate transactions.
I typically post two blogs a week and send video blasts with useful tools attached like a Guide to FHA Home Repairs and things like that once a week. I remain current so my clients can.
My Audience
This is probably one of the things I’m proudest of. Not only do my clients find a wealth of useful information; other lenders and many, many Realtors use my blog as a reference because I am crazy about keeping up with my industry and all the things that impact it.
If something’s going on that will make a difference to anyone: thinking about buying a home, in the middle of a loan transaction, or just about to close on one; then I’m blogging about it, sending a video message, Tweeting it or posting it on my You Tube channel.
Some Blog Samples
I do my best to jam pack this blog with all the information you’ll need to make informed decisions about borrowing money.
There are times I present information with humor and sometimes there’s a dash of sarcasm, but don’t be misled. I take the business of other people’s money very seriously so you’re as happy with your loan terms ten years from now as you are the day your loan was approved.
FHA and VA Loans
FHA Repairs and Inspections – Beware of What They Seek
FHA May Not Be Going Your Way…
FHA Loans and Anti-Flipping Rules
Mortgage Qualifications
Florida Home Loans and Unintended Consequences
Real Estate Contracts and Mortgages
Mortgage Proof and Barbarians at the Gate
First Time Home Loans
Mortgage Loans, Weddings, Down Payment and Photocopies
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit for the Military
You’ll Be Dead in the Water without Your Flood Insurance
Florida Loan News
Fear and Foreclosures for Sale in Tampa Bay
Me and My Team
My career is founded in the banking industry where I am fortunate to be highly regarded.
I surround myself with the finest support team so our checks and balances on your application are always in full force.
Christine Crawford is my Loan Originator Assistant and she works with the processing team to ensure a smooth transition from application to closing. Jen Kersey is the Lead Loan Processor who interfaces with the underwriters on clearing the conditions that are required to get that green light for the closing date.
Communication
Besides working with our clients to outfit them in the best mortgage product for their goals and situation, I think one of the best things we do is communicate.
Modern mortgages have more moving parts than ever before and in addition to weekly status reports that we send directly to your attention, we use very cool technology to track everything internally so we’re always ahead of the critical due dates dictated by your contract.
My Mission Statement
To be the mortgage team that makes a difference in the lives of our clients. To understand our client’s needs, to listen, to communicate effectively, put integrity above all, and to understand that an elated customer is the heartbeat of our business.
My Contact Info
Brian P. Forrester Senior Loan Originator VanDyk Mortgage 35095 US Highway 19 N Suite 100 Palm Harbor, FL 34684 727.216.8138 (Office) 813.361.6350 (Mobile) 813.464.8021 (Fax)Disclaimer
I use this blog as my tool to keep anyone that has any interest in the lending industry informed. While my information is as accurate as possible, my opinions (and occasional criticisms) are my own and do not reflect the views of VanDyk Mortgage.
