Famed business management consultant and author Peter Drucker once said, “Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right things.” While Drucker is onto something, as most business leaders will tell you, drilling down to efficiency and effectiveness can be easier said than done. However, with careful self-evaluation, you can determine the effectiveness your […]
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Searching for new strategies for collateral management at your financial institution? It can be tricky — that’s why we’re bringing in risk management industry expert, Rob McDonough of Angel Oak Consulting Group. He’ll share top tips for collateral management and risk management, as well as boil down non-qualified mortgages to a level we all can […]
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We’ve discussed why you might order a residential evaluation in the past, but today we’re taking it a step further and covering the details beyond the basics. Let’s start with a review: When is a residential evaluation needed, and what do we mean when we refer to a real estate evaluation? According to the glossary […]
Read MoreOur hearts, prayers, and thoughts go out to our friends, family, and clients who have been affected by the tragic damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. As we watched the storm continue to wreak havoc in Texas and Louisiana, our team decided we had to do something to help. To assist with relief efforts, Mountainseed […]
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Colorado is known for their world class skiing, stunning mountain ranges, and must-see sensational parks. In the midst of all of this beauty is Legacy Bank. Their name was prophetic and they have been a staple of their community since 1902. How have they lasted so long and what is the secret to their continued […]
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It was just announced that our friends and clients at CenterState Bank are now the largest community bank in Florida. Through recent mergers with Harbor Community Bank and Sunshine Bank, CenterState will be Florida’s largest bank “by assets, market capitalization, deposit market share and branch footprint.” Currently, CenterState Bank has 78 offices located in 28 […]
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Get the actionable commercial real estate data you’ve been searching for in our latest Q2 2017 Benchmark Report. We know it’s a cinch to find data on residential appraisals, but sometimes CRE appraisal data is a completely different story. Plus, if you don’t know the industry averages, it’s tough to know where you stand within […]
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All business and financial leaders, regardless of industry, are trying to figure out their business roadmap and how to reach success. We all want results, but we often forget that it’s not necessary to tackle everything on our own to hit our operational targets and sales goals. If you try to take it all on, […]
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When do you need an evaluation or an appraisal completed for a residential property? Most of the time your bank or credit union will have established policies in place that dictate when you should use an evaluation or an appraisal. For our webinars, we’ve continually brought in experts to share their top insights on pressing […]
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The FDIC proposed to raise the threshold for ordering an evaluation from $250,000 to $400,000 on commercial real estate properties, yesterday July 19th. Many have been raising concerns about how long it takes and how costly it is to complete a real estate transaction, so the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC issued a joint press release proposing […]
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