Interview With MortgageLoanSearch.cc and refinanceloanrates.fimark.net Founder, Mark Askew
What is MortgageLoanSearch and what services do you offer?
"Mark
- Mortgage Loan Search is a financial
resource by which we offer consumers tips tools and current
financial news thru a network of
informational distribution partners to help consumers make more
informed decisions regarding major financial transactions."
How
long has MortgageLoanSearch.cc and refinanceloanrates.fimark.net been serving the public?
Mark
- "It will be about four years by March 2006, 2007"
What makes MortgageLoanSearch.cc and refinanceloanrates.fimark.net unique from other financial websites?
"Mark
- We provide daily consumer alerts of national and local market
fluctuations and industry changes that may have short or long-term impact
on their money thus enabling consumers to make more informed financial
decisions"
What
are some of the financial tips, tools and resources you provide?
Mark
- "Our daily consumer alert newsletter contains current market
conditions, top mortgage industry headlines and financial tips for
financing or refinancing home loans, student loans or car loans. We
also provide situation specific calculation tools, rent vs. home buying,
refinance savings, compound interest savings. We also provide
consumers with quick access to local mortgage companies, local housing
agencies, insurance companies, emergency services and other disaster
relief services and organizations."
Scenario: Someone comes to your site looking for a way to save money on a
home loan. What happens?
Mark
- "From the home page they will immediately spot the current national
30 year fixed rate and can either access our portal to local mortgage rate
quotes or become a more informed rate shopper by reading home page
featured articles such as "Is Now A Good Time To
Refinance?", "Finding
The Best Loan Rates",
"Hybrid ARM Advantage",
"Money Saving Refinancing
Tips",
"When And How To Lock-In-Rates?",
"Home Equity Loan Tips",
"Debt consolidation vs. Bankruptcy", etc.
Each article leads to additional tools, tips and financial resources. Once
better informed they can confidently access a number of lending
marketplaces from there."
How
has your business faired amid these challenging economic times, corporate
wars and failing dot.coms?
Mark - " Well we are a rather small operation serving a large and
growing public need for daily financial news, resources, tools and tips.
Financial information and direction is actually a staple product that will
always be in demand. We intend on delivering these services for a long,
long time."
What
are the demographics of your clients?
Mark
- Most are diverse web savvy Internet users including doctors, lawyers, IT professionals, publishers, small business entrepreneurs and many of these are among a growing number female users. Average income is $70,000 to $150,000.
What
do users want from a financial resource such as MortgageLoanSearch?
Mark
- 70% are seeking home loan refinancing. The rest are going for new home
loans and debt consolidation
Who are among your most prominent content partners?
Mark
- "Moreover.com, MSNBC, Money Nest, FinancialAid.com,
MLS-Net, New Century, TradeTrek.com,
PlanetLoan.com and LoanApp.com to name a few."
What
are some of the common online needs of consumers
Mark
- "Most
of our users are seeking home loan refinancing programs that will reduce
monthly payments to fit budget."
Can
you talk about the different issues your clients have when making
financing decisions
Mark
- "Finding
the right loan program tailored for their particular life’s transition.
Financing following a divorce, home buying following bankruptcy-discharge,
credit card rate savings following a rate cut or hike. Recouping
investment losses following the markets loosing streak."
What
advice can you give users regarding taking advantage of current market
conditions?
Mark
- "Get
your financial documents in order in anticipation of continued historic
mortgage rate lows. Check your credit report and respond to inaccuracies
immediately. Consult your mortgage professional and get ready to lock-in
rates when thumbs are up."
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