by Brenda Greenwell | May 12, 2014 | Finance, Home Improvement
Recently, we sat down with Diana Blood, finance manager at Statewide Remodeling, to discuss a variety of industry issues. Diana speaks about her role in building a successful, profitable business. MB: Diana, thank you for meeting with us. Can you share how long you’ve...
by Brenda Greenwell | May 8, 2014 | General Topics
Nearly every time I write the word “rapid”, I spell it “rabid” first. Not sure whether that’s a subconscious slip or just muscle memory, but I paused for a minute writing the title because “rabid” might be a better word in...
by Brenda Greenwell | May 1, 2014 | Finance
With the CFPB pushing to change the dealer income model in the auto industry, it seemed inevitable that lenders would adjust. The question was who would get the ball rolling? The answer: BMO Harris Bank. (For previous discussions of the fight between the CFPB and...
by Brenda Greenwell | Apr 29, 2014 | Finance
Can it be said there is a best lender structure in a given marketplace? For example, is there an inherent advantage or superiority to the loans originated for sale model versus loans originated for portfolio? As a contractor, should you care which model your lender...
by Brenda Greenwell | Apr 10, 2014 | Home Improvement
Guest Post by Tim Thiel, Account Executive–North Region If all outcomes are the same then easiest is best. But if the outcomes are different, what is the price you are willing to pay for easy? Fifteen years ago, a typical home improvement salesman left a house...
