If you are a loan officer that continues to make a living in today's economic climate, than you are considered to be a true professional, a good sales person, and more than likely you are someone with the vision good enough to anticipate the ups and downs in the mortgage industry.
Anticipating what is coming next in any industry not just the mortgage industry is critical when it comes to surviving in your profession.
A lot must go into surviving a down market and it begins with hard work and determination.
Also, it doesn't hurt to be a seasoned loan officer with years of experience under your belt, and a lot of mortgage resources at your disposal.
And, from a referral stand point, the more people you know or have helped, the better.
Mortgage leads also play a role when it comes to conducting your day to day business.
Mortgage leads can come in more than one form but what I am getting at here is internet mortgage leads and how a serious mortgage professional can find a good quality mortgage lead.
For starters, find a mortgage lead company that generates their own mortgage leads through lead generation web sites that they own and operate.
This is the only way that you can obtain a good quality mortgage lead.
Also, look for low minimum deposits without minimum order requirements.
This way you will have the ability to take their leads on a test run without the large monetary commitment, and at your own pace.
Make sure you take a moment and speak with a sales representative and verify everything that you have read on the companies web site.
As you know, having a contact is very important.
I could go on about refund policies and stuff like that but I know that I am preaching to the choir since you have survived the mortgage industry crisis and are still around to read this article.
But please, when researching mortgage lead companies take your time and do your research.
Time is money.
And, as you know, good quality leads turn into money.