This last week has been very difficult.
I have struggled to cope with the senseless death of Geroge Floyd last Monday and the ensuing violence that has engulfed our cities and state. The current unrest throughout our state and country has once again called attention to years of racial injustice. I truly hope these events bring about much needed change and eventually the healing and unity to bring us all together as one great nation. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Geoge Floyd. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the businesses and citizens affected by the riots in our cities. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the law enforcement and National Guard members working to restore peace to our streets.
The Note / May 2020
We are all living through history. The events of 2020 will be talked about for years to come. The changes we have seen throughout our industry, economy and life in general will have a lasting effect on us all.
Read MoreThe Note / April 2020
March was certainly an eventful month for us all. The outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic has sent our personal and professional lives into disarray and uncertainty. The new social distancing guidelines and stay at home orders have us all scrambling to figure out how to continue to transact business in this new environment. New information is coming out daily so it is hard to keep track of all the changes to our industry. Below we have provided some links to information regarding some of the recent changes within the industry.
Read MoreThe Note / March 2020
Time flies. Seems hard to believe it is already March. We are gaining more daylight every day. This weekend we SPRING ahead our clocks so it will really begin to feel like the spring season. Along with spring here in the upper Midwest comes the Spring Purchase Market. With interest rates at record lows, the next few months look to be a wild ride for all of us in the mortgage business. Stay focused and take advantage of the learning experiences being made available to you through the Minnesota Mortgage Association. Please visit our calendar of events to see a list of our upcoming events.
Read MoreThe Note / February 2020
Happy New Year! The new decade is off to a fast start for us all. With geopolitical concerns and the news of the coronavirus outbreak in China money has poured into the bond market and put downward pressure on our interest rates. Even though we are all very busy writing loans and running our businesses it is important to take time and engage in activities that can help us grow both personally and professionally. The Minnesota Mortgage Association is in the process of putting together some fantastic programming for you throughout the year. Our January breakfast meeting featured a great presentation titled “The Power of Questions Based Planning”. In February we will have a presentation Cyber Security and March an economic forecast. Be sure to invest your time into these events. I hope to see you there.
The Note / December 2019
Thank you to those who braved the flurries to join us for our Annual Meeting & Breakfast at the Edina Country Club on December 12. The MMA Board developed the following goals for 2020:
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