The Equity Accelerator is happy to connect with our old friend Patrick Chapman ND.   We discuss all manner of ways to optimize your immune systems functionality with nutrition, exercise, sleep and STRESS RELIEF! We cover some food tips, as well as guides for how to help your kids better handle all the changes we are dealing with.  Check out Patrick's practice at Sellwood Family Medicine http://www.sellwoodfamilymedicine.com/ For access to all of his COVID 19 guidance!  Stay Healthy out there!!

Today's episode of the Equity Accelerator finds us joined by 3 fabulous Portland area professionals: 1. Aaron Moomaw - Realtor with the Moomaw Group at Cascade Sotheby's // 503-260-9286 // [email protected]  2. Kevin Kirkpatrick - Financial Advisor with Lake Oswego Wealth Strategies // 503-534-5050 // [email protected] 3. Corey Kaster - Property and Casualty insurance provider with Insurance Masters NW // 503-799-8838 // [email protected] We had a lively discussion all about "mortgage state of the union" and what to expect if you are needing forbearance on your mortgage.  We discussed what we think this will look like in weeks and months to come for buying and selling real estate. We discussed ways to renegotiate all of your expenses and "pandemic proof" your financial life in the short term.  AND we discussed ways to leverage your retirement savings in the safest way possible, while setting yourself up for success as an investor in a super volatile stock market. 

The Equity Accelerator RETURNS! In an age of quarantine and unprecedented economic turbulence, how is the mortgage industry dealing with huge swings in interest rates, capacity issues, and coming credit market freeze ups. We interview one of the smartest mortgage industry minds I know: Jay Promisco from Sierra Pacific Mortgage. We tackle the following questions: Why did rates spike UP this week during huge stock sell-offs? What will it take for credit markets to stabilize, and rates to improve again What can COVID related layoff borrowers do to engage in forbearance in the future?

http://www.pdxhomeloan.com In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we have guest Christian D'Urso, President of the Portland Chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness and Chief Investment Officer and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor with TradeWinds Wealth Management. This society was born out of the need for financial literacy.

http://www.pdxhomeloan.com In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we have guest Kris Jones who brings insights on how branding and marketing are different and what we need to know about them. She also shares with us how to engage our audience and truly connect with them.

http://www.pdxhomeloan.com We talk a lot about mortgage rates and the function of how mortgage-backed securities are a part of the overall bond market. In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we have guest Dan Rawitch who brings insights on how the possible impeachment of President Donald Trump and other political activities may affect our 2020 interest rates.

http://www.pdxhomeloan.com Facebook isn't just for friends and family. Learn how to leverage the power of Facebook in your real estate business on this week's episode of The Equity Accelerator. We are chatting with special guest Bill Hillestad on all you need to know to get started!

http://www.pdxhomeloan.com In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we welcome Melissa Wright to discuss how to get the most out of Airbnb. Melissa is a short-term rental expert and is here to share what you need to know before listing your property on Airbnb.

http://www.pdxhomeloan.com Divorce is a driver for divesting assets. In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we welcome Andy Newsom a family law attorney. It’s important to have a comprehensive understanding of what’s going to assets when it’s necessary to happen.

http://www.pdxhomeloan.com On this podcast, we’re all about bringing you tips and tricks to accelerate equity in all facets of life, but specifically with your real estate and mortgage business. In this episode of The Equity Accelerator, we’re talking about the loan delivery system (LDS) and why it’s critical to drive consistency and transparency in your business.