As National Hispanic Heritage Month continues, we highlight another SWBC Mortgage employee and their thoughts about the significance of this celebration. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Hispanic Heritage Month continues as SWBC Mortgage highlights another employee and their insights on the meaning of the celebration. #HispanicHeritageMonth
SWBC Mortgage is a proud platinum sponsor of The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). Coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month, NAHREP's annual L'Attitude virtual conference is underway through this weekend, with online access to this year's event. NAHREP is a proud champion of homeownership for the Hispanic community, with over 40,000 members and 100 chapters across the nation. Ruth Perez, SWBC Mortgage senior loan officer, was recently named a third time to NAHREP’s Top 250 Latino Mortgage Originators list. Ruth was recognized among the nation’s top-performing mortgage professionals, whose commitment and hard work has impacted the rate of Hispanic homeownership in communities across the country. #NAHREP #Hispanic Heritage Month
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SWBC Mortgage continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the voices of our employees. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Sí Podemos: Yes We Can. SWBC Mortgage is proud to feature our employees, who share their thoughts on Hispanic Heritage Month. #HispanicHeritageMonth
"One of the most important lessons we've learned in living through this pandemic is that work-life fit lies in an authentic commitment to communication, flexible thinking, connection and respect." Read more about these work-life balance best practices.
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Hispanic Heritage Month continues until October 15, and we have even more SWBC Mortgage employees who would like to share their feelings about what the celebration means to them. #HispanicHeritageMonth
From decorating your "Zoom Room" to creating more storage in unexpected places, 2020 has had a profound impact on home improvements and decor. Learn more about the emerging trends that are making homes more livable this year.
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16 Home Decor Trends that are Going to Rule the Rest of 2020, According to Designers
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, SWBC Mortgage is proud to highlight Ruth Perez, a senior loan officer in our Brentwood, TN, branch. Ruth was recently named to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Top 250 Latino Agents list for the second straight year, and has been a top-producing loan officer for over 20 years. She is also ranked in the top 1% of mortgage originators as reported by Mortgage Executive magazine. SWBC Mortgage thanks Ruth and all of our employees who participated in this year's #HispanicHeritageMonth. #NAHREP
It's the final week of Hispanic Heritage Month 2020, so we'd like to highlight another SWBC Mortgage employee, who shares his thoughts on the significance of the annual celebration. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Human-resources professionals report that maintaining employee morale is their most difficult Covid-19 workplace issue. Learn how managers can better identify employee malaise and improve morale, especially as working at home is the only option. #makethemost
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Wishing you a very scary #Halloween!
Serving America means ‘honor and duty’ to Senior Loan Officer CJ Wyatt, as SWBC Mortgage continues to salute our veteran employees and all of those who unselfishly have served our country. #veteransday
“My military service is the foundation for the person I am today,” states Lee Barroll, U.S. Army veteran, as SWBC Mortgage continues this week to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans and active duty military members. #veteransday
“Proud to have served in a brotherhood that few who don’t serve would understand. One flag, one land, one heart, one nation….ever more!,” states SWBC Mortgage’s Jimmy Alexander, who is still serving the military community as our assistant branch manager and senior loan officer in Temple and Killeen, Texas. Jimmy works closely with active duty and retired veterans including those who serve at Ft. Hood, the most populous U.S. military installation in the world. #veteransday
SWBC Mortgage honors one of our newest veteran employees, Blair Gonzales, who states, “Serving in the military means sacrifice for those you love, and upholding a standard of honor and integrity in all that you do.” #veteransday
If you know a veteran, make sure you take time today to thank them for their service. Happy #VeteransDay!
SWBC Mortgage honors the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans and active duty military members. This week we’re highlighting several of our employees who have served in this nation’s armed forces. Meet veteran and loan processing specialist Lyndsie Brinkman, who states “It was an honor to be willing to sacrifice everything to serve God and protect my country.” #veteransday
Want to improve the look and feel of your work-at-home video conference calls? Learn how a little decor and organization can have a big impact on your virtual workspace. #makethemost
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As we continue to deal with the pandemic, here comes the beginning of the annual cold and flu season. Read more on how to ensure your home cleaning routines are effective this winter.
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Stay Vigilant with these Home Cleaning and Disinfecting Tips
Announcing FHFA Loan Limit INCREASES for 2021! This gives you more options in choosing your dream home. New Conforming Loan Limits for one-unit dwellings will increase to $548,250 in 2021. High Balance Conforming Loan Limits are increasing to $822,375. At SWBC Mortgage, we can offer these new loan limits immediately, so contact me today to learn more about what this could mean for you.
We’re thankful for all of you! Happy #Thanksgiving!
For the second straight year, SWBC Mortgage was named one of the 'Best Mortgage Companies to Work For' by National Mortgage News! This annual award is recognition that SWBC Mortgage continues to be one of the industry's leading employers and places to work. Learn more about SWBC Mortgage here. https://swb.us/337ty6o
SWBC Mortgage goes beyond just a collaborative environment, We provide the technology, products, training, and support you need to grow your business, optimize closings, and become the originator you once thought possible. Start your career with SWBC Mortgage today! https://swb.us/3mp8JdG
Best wishes from the SWBC family this holiday season! How does your family celebrate the holidays?
SWBC Mortgage is dedicated to innovation, so we’ve partnered with Blend® to streamline the borrower’s application process from start to finish, creating a dramatically easier path to fulfilling application requirements in a secure, fast, and organized digital setting. Check out the SWBC Mortgage case study to find out more.
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Case Study: SWBC Mortgage + Blend
SWBC Mortgage believes in exceptional service, and it starts at the top. Our leadership team cares about the employees and deeply values having direct communication to the field. Our leaders are also active and visible in the industry, including our CEO Susan Stewart, who recently became the chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association. Join an industry-leading company that values your ability to connect with its leaders! https://swb.us/3mp8JdG
Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season!
SWBC Mortgage has been a leader in the industry for over 30 years, and we’re committed to maintaining our legacy as a financially strong organization. Join one of the strongest mortgage companies in the US, where you can thrive with confidence in an ever-changing mortgage lending market. Click here to learn more about SWBC Mortgage’s rich history. https://swb.us/2UMn8Vu
I’m proud to announce that for the 7th straight year, I have earned the President’s Club honor for 2020. President's Club is reserved for loan officers who achieve the highest level of excellence within SWBC Mortgage. Our company has been living and lending in our local communities for over 30 years, and that strong foundation has allowed me to connect with my customers and referral partners in more meaningful ways...even when our world is a bit uncertain. So thank you to all of our customers for being a part of this journey with us!
SWBC Mortgage has built a game-changing solution to streamline the borrower's application process from start to finish, and it's powered by Blend® technology. This online experience creates a dramatically easier path to fulfilling application requirements in a secure, fast, and organized digital setting.
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Happy #NewYear! What are some of your goals for 2021?
Did you know there were over 146,000 loan officers employed by more than 16,300 independent mortgage companies in America last year? That's why SWBC Mortgage Loan Officers continue to stand out by achieving Top 1% national rankings and earning other accolades. Learn more about life at SWBC Mortgage. https://www.swbcmortgage.com/careers
Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America - Martin Luther King Jr. #MLK
Working and spending more time at home has created significant demand for remodeling, especially in our all-important kitchens. Read more about the latest kitchen design trends for 2021 and beyond.
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Good Riddance to Open Floor Plans and Cabinets Galore: Top Kitchen Trends of 2021
Our employees are happy working at SWBC Mortgage because they're connected and valued. In fact, we were ranked one of the top ten best companies to work for by the Mortgage Executive Magazine! Begin your journey with SWBC Mortgage and find out what it means to love where you work. https://www.swbcmortgage.com/grow-with-swbc
SWBC Mortgage has over 30 successful years in the industry and a proven track record of financial stability. Join us and experience what it means to have peace of mind in a stable company. We're not going anywhere, and you won't want to either!
Watch this video and listen to what a few of our Loan Originators have to say about having peace of mind at SWBC Mortgage. Then click the link to find out more. https://www.swbcmortgage.com/grow-with-swbc
At SWBC Mortgage, we value the success of our loan originators by providing them with an unsurpassed level of support. Come join us and grow your business to remarkable heights. Watch the video to hear what our loan originators have to say about our commitment to performance at SWBC Mortgage. Then click to learn more. https://www.swbcmortgage.com/grow-with-swbc
SWBC Mortgage Honors Black History Month – Did You Know? The origins of Black History Month date back to 1915? And the exact month was selected for three historical reasons: February 1 is National Freedom Day, the anniversary of the approval of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in 1865. Plus, the month coincides with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass, a famed abolitionist, and President Abraham Lincoln, who signed the emancipation proclamation. Learn more about Carter G. Woodson, the driving force behind the establishment of this annual and important historical annual celebration. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Happy #GroundhogDay!
SWBC Mortgage is proud to honor Black History Month. Learn more about the origins of this annual remembrance, and watch for more posts that celebrate the individuals that have had a lasting impact on Black History in America. #BlackHistoryMonth
SWBC Mortgage Celebrates Black History Month—Trailblazers: As NASA prepares to return astronauts to the moon, take a moment to remember the groundbreaking work of Katherine Johnson, the African American mathematician and scientist whose life story was depicted in the film Hidden Figures. Johnson, who died last year at age 101, was one of the first black women hired by the space agency. She quickly became an invaluable "human computer" doing complex calculations for numerous missions, including the historic first moon landing in 1969 #BlackHistoryMonth
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Katherine Johnson Biography
SWBC Mortgage Honors Black History Month—By The Numbers: For over 150 years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have graduated thousands of individuals who have impacted their communities, the nation, and the world. Learn more about America's 107 HBCUs, including stories featuring some of the most famous grads from across all walks of life. #BlackHistoryMonth
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From growing up in poverty in Mississippi, to building a global media empire, Oprah Winfrey is one of the world’s most influential—and wealthiest—women. She has also been ranked as the greatest black philanthropist in American history by Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Oprah has become a role model and inspiration to people of all walks of life. Find out more about The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, and how you can get involved in supporting her initiatives including education, food insecurity, and more. #BlackHistoryMonth
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SWBC Mortgage Celebrates Black History Month—Trailblazers—“I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot...and missed. I've failed over, and repeatedly in my life. And that is why I succeed,” says Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Considered perhaps the greatest player in NBA history, Jordan still has numerous endorsement contracts 17 years after hanging up his eponymous hightops. And as one of the nation’s wealthiest billionaires, his generous philanthropy has been as impressive as his on-court successes. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Happy #PresidentsDay!
Hope your day is filled with the sweetest treats! #ValentinesDay
SWBC Mortgage Celebrates Black History Month—The National Museum of African American Music recently opened in Nashville after 22 years of planning. The new facility includes six interactive sections, and represents 50 genres of music, including gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, and hip-hop. Read more about this innovative new facility here. #BlackHistoryMonth
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History - National Museum of African American Music
SWBC Mortgage Honors Black History Month —Trailblazers—Philadelphia's Joseph V. Baker (1908-1993) was the first black owner of a public relations firm, and gained national prominence working with top corporations including DuPont, U.S. Steel, Chrysler, Gillette, and Procter & Gamble. He was also the first African American to earn accreditation from the PR Society of America (PRSA) while becoming a role model for minorities seeking a career path in corporate communications. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Joseph V. Baker: America's First Black PR Firm Owner
SWBC Mortgage Celebrates Black History Month–Did You Know? There have been 16 black recipients of the Nobel Prize, including four African Americans. In 1950, Ralph Bunch was the very first black individual to win the prestigious award. Bunch served an influential role in mediating world affairs, from the Middle East to the Civil Rights Movement. Read more about Bunch and the other influential black Nobel Prize winners throughout history. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Black Nobel Prize Winners
SWBC Mortgage Honors Black History Month–Trailblazers: “Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion, you’re wasting your life,” said Jackie Robinson. Perhaps no other athlete had a more profound impact on sports than the all-star second basemen who broke the major league color bar. Baseball has permanently retired number 42 for all players. And, on April 15 every season, all team members—even the umpires—wear number 42, to commemorate Opening Day 1947, Robinson’s first game in the majors. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Jackie Robinson
SWBC Mortgage Honors Black History Month—By The Numbers: George Washington Carver, the trailblazing black American botanist and inventor, created over 100 products derived from peanuts. Among his many discoveries were plant-based cosmetics, paints, plastics, and alternative fuels. Watch this video to learn more about his life and vast contributions to science and industry. #blackhistorymonth
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George Washington Carver | The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation
SWBC Mortgage Celebrates Black History Month–Did You Know? There have been 16 black recipients of the Nobel Prize, including four African Americans. In 1950, Ralph Bunch was the very first black individual to win the prestigious award. Bunch served an influential role in mediating world affairs, from the Middle East to the Civil Rights Movement. Read more about Bunch and the other influential black Nobel Prize winners throughout history. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Black Nobel Prize Winners
SWBC Mortgage Honors Black History Month–Trailblazers: “Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion, you’re wasting your life,” said Jackie Robinson. Perhaps no other athlete had a more profound impact on sports than the all-star second basemen who broke the major league color bar. Baseball has permanently retired number 42 for all players. And, on April 15 every season, all team members—even the umpires—wear number 42, to commemorate Opening Day 1947, Robinson’s first game in the majors. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Jackie Robinson
SWBC Mortgage Honors Black History Month—By The Numbers: George Washington Carver, the trailblazing black American botanist and inventor, created over 100 products derived from peanuts. Among his many discoveries were plant-based cosmetics, paints, plastics, and alternative fuels. Watch this video to learn more about his life and vast contributions to science and industry. #blackhistorymonth
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George Washington Carver | The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation
SWBC Mortgage Celebrates Black History Month–Did You Know? There have been 16 black recipients of the Nobel Prize, including four African Americans. In 1950, Ralph Bunch was the very first black individual to win the prestigious award. Bunch served an influential role in mediating world affairs, from the Middle East to the Civil Rights Movement. Read more about Bunch and the other influential black Nobel Prize winners throughout history. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Black Nobel Prize Winners
SWBC Mortgage Honors Black History Month–Trailblazers: “Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion, you’re wasting your life,” said Jackie Robinson. Perhaps no other athlete had a more profound impact on sports than the all-star second basemen who broke the major league color bar. Baseball has permanently retired number 42 for all players. And, on April 15 every season, all team members—even the umpires—wear number 42, to commemorate Opening Day 1947, Robinson’s first game in the majors. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Jackie Robinson
Wishing you good luck and laughter this #StPatricksDay!
As working, attending school, and gathering for social interactions migrated online during the pandemic, the average monthly household data use skyrocketed by 40 percent. While the surge in screen time has had an obvious impact, only time will tell if these changes are temporary or become permanent.
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How a year of living online has changed us
Remember to adjust those clocks for tomorrow.
SWBC Mortgage Honors Black History Month—By The Numbers: George Washington Carver, the trailblazing black American botanist and inventor, created over 100 products derived from peanuts. Among his many discoveries were plant-based cosmetics, paints, plastics, and alternative fuels. Watch this video to learn more about his life and vast contributions to science and industry. #blackhistorymonth
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George Washington Carver | The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation
SWBC Mortgage Celebrates Black History Month–Did You Know? There have been 16 black recipients of the Nobel Prize, including four African Americans. In 1950, Ralph Bunch was the very first black individual to win the prestigious award. Bunch served an influential role in mediating world affairs, from the Middle East to the Civil Rights Movement. Read more about Bunch and the other influential black Nobel Prize winners throughout history. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Black Nobel Prize Winners
SWBC Mortgage Honors Black History Month–Trailblazers: “Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion, you’re wasting your life,” said Jackie Robinson. Perhaps no other athlete had a more profound impact on sports than the all-star second basemen who broke the major league color bar. Baseball has permanently retired number 42 for all players. And, on April 15 every season, all team members—even the umpires—wear number 42, to commemorate Opening Day 1947, Robinson’s first game in the majors. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Jackie Robinson
Wishing you good luck and laughter this #StPatricksDay!
As working, attending school, and gathering for social interactions migrated online during the pandemic, the average monthly household data use skyrocketed by 40 percent. While the surge in screen time has had an obvious impact, only time will tell if these changes are temporary or become permanent.
MASHABLE.COM
How a year of living online has changed us
Remember to adjust those clocks for tomorrow.
SWBC Mortgage Honors Black History Month—By The Numbers: George Washington Carver, the trailblazing black American botanist and inventor, created over 100 products derived from peanuts. Among his many discoveries were plant-based cosmetics, paints, plastics, and alternative fuels. Watch this video to learn more about his life and vast contributions to science and industry. #blackhistorymonth
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George Washington Carver | The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation
SWBC Mortgage Celebrates Black History Month–Did You Know? There have been 16 black recipients of the Nobel Prize, including four African Americans. In 1950, Ralph Bunch was the very first black individual to win the prestigious award. Bunch served an influential role in mediating world affairs, from the Middle East to the Civil Rights Movement. Read more about Bunch and the other influential black Nobel Prize winners throughout history. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Black Nobel Prize Winners
SWBC Mortgage Honors Black History Month–Trailblazers: “Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion, you’re wasting your life,” said Jackie Robinson. Perhaps no other athlete had a more profound impact on sports than the all-star second basemen who broke the major league color bar. Baseball has permanently retired number 42 for all players. And, on April 15 every season, all team members—even the umpires—wear number 42, to commemorate Opening Day 1947, Robinson’s first game in the majors. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Jackie Robinson
