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	<title>Exchange Financial</title>
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		<title>We love Realtors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:12:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Realtor relationships are very important to us. Check out how we value Realtors and their customers.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Founded in Grand Rapids in 1982 Exchange Financial is dedicated to the  Realtor relationship. Many lenders concentrate on customers from a  wide variety of sources. At Exchange  Financial we largely concentrate on relationships with experienced Realtors. We  are the Lender not a Broker, allowing us to be more flexible in our programs  and options. We are more involved in our relationship with you than most other  lenders.
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<h3>There are plenty of reasons to do business with Exchange Financial</h3>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Service:</strong> Our staff are experienced, full time  Loan Officers. Service is our #1 priority. Each client has the potential to  become a referral source for you and us and we expect all our customers to be  very satisfied with our service.</li>
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  <li><strong>Communication:</strong> We will give our customers  accurate information up front with no surprises. Our loan officers are  available during normal business hours as well as some weekends and evenings,  we will call you back. </li>
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  <li><strong>We are the lender:</strong> This give us more flexibility  on many products. Exchange Financial has been serving West   Michigan for over 30 years as a top mortgage lender.</li>
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  <li><strong>Experience:</strong> All our loan officers are very  experienced and knowledgeable not just in the mortgage industry but in overall  mortgage banking and real estate business. This experience and knowledge allows  our staff to efficiently complete our customers transaction</li>
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  <li><strong>Competitive Products and Prices:</strong> There are  numerous programs out there for everyone and Exchange Financial will find the  right one to meet your customers needs.</li>
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		<title>How do I get Started?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Home financing is easier than you might think. See how to get started to your perfect home finance option today.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Getting started on  the perfect home mortgage isn’t difficult.</h3> 
<p>We will work closely with you to get your loan approved. Your loan officer will call you with regular updates and ask you promptly if any additional information is required. Our goal is to help  you work through the mortgage process and get you in your new home as soon as possible. <br /><br /></p>
<h3>What does the loan process look like?</h3>
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  <li>Pre-approval </li>
  <li>Writing  an offer on a home</li>
  <li>Home  Inspections</li>
  <li>Locking  a rate </li>
  <li>Home  Appraisal </li>
  <li>Title  Insurance </li>
  <li>Home  Owners Insurance</li>
  <li>Underwriting </li>
  <li>Closing</li>
</ul>
<h3>What documents to I need to bring? </h3>
<p>To apply for a loan,  you will have to provide us with documentation of your financial situation. We  will request a credit report and will verify the information provided in your  loan application. Be prepared to give us:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Social Security numbers and Date of Birth for both you and any co-borrowers </li>
  <li>Copies of checking and savings accounts statements for the past two months </li>
  <li>Evidence of any other assets such as bonds, stocks, or money saved in retirement programs (i.e. 401k or 403b)</li>
  <li>Recent  paycheck stubs </li>
  <li>W-2 forms, or income tax returns for the past two years to verify your income and proof of employment</li>
  <li>Residence  history for the past two years </li>
  <li>Sales  contract for the purchase of a new home (if you made an offer) </li>
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<p>            <em>(Additional documentation might  be needed)</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Job Opportunities</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:29:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seeking experienced Loan Officers and mortgage sales managers with a passion for the mortgage industry to join our Exchange Financial family.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Job Opportunities</strong></p>
<p>Come join the only mortgage company nominated as &ldquo;<em>Best in  Customer Service</em>&rdquo;.&nbsp; Exchange Financial Mortgage Corporation is seeking  candidates to help us continue to grow our market share.&nbsp; We are looking  for candidates in the following positions:</p>
<h3>Sales Manager</h3>
<p>Are you looking to expand your mortgage career? Do you enjoy  originating loans while leading a team of Home Mortgage Consultants? Do you  currently manage a team but find yourself looking for a better opportunity?</p>
<p>As an Exchange Financial Sales Manager your opportunity  depends solely on your ability to originate, recruit, and manage an excellent  sales staff. You will be fully supported with the latest in technology,  marketing, management support, training, in-house processing, underwriting and closing.</p>
<p>Exchange Financial is looking for those individuals who want  to help bring our company into the forefront of mortgage lenders in West Michigan and beyond. Please contact Dan or Scott for  a confidential interview at <a href="mailto:info@www.exchangefinancial.com" target="_parent">info@www.exchangefinancial.com</a></p>
<h3>Loan Officer</h3>
Exchange Financial Mortgage Corporation currently has positions available for experienced Loan Officers. Exchange Financial is known  throughout West Michigan as a leader within  the mortgage industry because of our outstanding service, commitment to  quality, great programs and Realtor focus. </p>
<p>Exchange Financial offers you the ability to achieve great income potential while providing all the support you need to make this happen.  As a full service mortgage lender, Exchange Financial offers automated underwriting, in-house relationship processing, underwriting and closing. Along with the support of a local team, strong management, and commitment to quality,  we also offer you a very aggressive compensation structure along with a full benefits package.</p>
<p>In order for you to be able to better serve your clients, we  offer the following products:</p>
<ul>
  <ul>
    <li>Mortgage Pre-Approvals </li>
    <li>Conventional Loans </li>
    <li>VA Loans </li>
    <li>FHA Loans </li>
    <li>Rural Housing Loans </li>
    <li>MSHDA </li>
    <li>MCC &#8211; Mortgage Credit Certificate </li>
    <li>Escrow Program</li>
    <li>Quick underwriting times  </li>
    <li>Refinancing </li>
    <li>Jumbo Mortgages </li>
    <li>Multi-Family Loans </li>
    <li>Great processing </li>
    <li>More loan options </li>
    <li>Extreme marketing programs</li>
  </ul>
</ul>
<p>If you feel your vision for the mortgage industry is the  same as ours, then contact Dan or Scott for a confidential interview at <a href="mailto:info@www.exchangefinancial.com" target="_parent">info@www.exchangefinancial.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mortgage News</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The housing market and mortgage industry is constantly changing. Keep up-to-date on what’s going on now.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The housing market and mortgage industry is constantly changing. Keep up-to-date on what’s going on now.</p>
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