If you’re interested in becoming a loan officer or making a career transition, then watch to see how Erica ignited change in her life. Learn more about career opportunities as a loan officer in the mortgage industry by contacting Josh Bonvillion at (916) 287-7777 or contact us at careers@catalystmtg.com for a confidential interview.
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Is the Sacramento Housing Market Cooling off?
Is the Sacramento Real Estate Market slowing down or going strong? Catalyst Mortgage CEO Brandon Haefele talks with Paul Robins about market conditions in this morning’s FOX40 interview.
Invest in Your Young Professionals with the 3Under35 Program!
Check out this week’s update for a great way that California MBA members can invest in the professional development of their young employees, through our 3Under35 Program.
Fox 40 – Can you handle the Interest Rate Increase?
Brandon Haefele, CEO/President of Catalyst Mortgage talks this morning with FOX40 about how to handle interest rate increase.
Building a Playhouse and a Future
Some kids dream to have a playhouse where they are free to play and let their imaginations soar. Some kids grow up and aspire to build their own house. Catalyst Mortgage partnered with Luther Burbank High School, Building Trades Academy, to bring both ambitions together for the 2018 Catalyst Playhouse Giveaway.
Brandon Haefele, CEO/President, Catalyst Mortgage, sponsored the Building Trades Academy, led by Building Trades Instructor, Andrew Woodward, to build a 6’ x 8’ playhouse to be given away to one lucky family in December 2018. From early March to mid-June, Luther Burbank students dedicated their elective class time to the design and construction of the Catalyst playhouse. A few Senior students took lead on the design of the house. Once the design was approved by Mr. Woodrow, the students took charge of the construction of the playhouse. From the peaked roof, to the dutch front door, to the 6’ tall side “guest adult” entrance on the side, each wood beam and nail was led by the students. This education partnership with Catalyst Mortgage provided additional financial resources to the Building Trades Academy for all expenses for construction of the playhouse as well as additional provisions for projects that are created at the Academy.
Roofing and gutter installation requires specialized training and experience that are outside the curriculum offered in the class. To assist with those aspects of the project, Catalyst Mortgage invited home improvement experts, Byers LeafGuard, Roofing, and Solar, to install roofing and gutters. Jeff Fierstein, General Manager, Byers, led the instructional session on the roofing and gutters and Ray Byers, Jr., Operations Manager, Byers, answered questions from the students about the skills and experience preferred by employers in the construction industry.
Enter to win at the California State Fair at Cal Expo, Sacramento in July. Entries are also available online at catalystmortgage.com/playhouse and at Catalyst Mortgage office at 1375 Exposition Boulevard, Suite 320 Sacramento, CA 95815. The last day to enter the drawing to win the playhouse is December 7, 2018. Content rules and additional information can be found here: catalystmortgage.com/playhouse.
Fox 40 – Entering the Housing Market
Are you ready to enter the home buying market? Brandon Haefele, CEO/President, Catalyst Mortgage joined FOX40 News this morning and shared several tips that will help you get that home of your dreams.
Fox40 – Get the Home You Want
Sacramento is a HOT housing market. Mae Fesai, FOX40 News talks with Brandon Haefele, CEO/President, Catalyst Mortgage, about expert tips to get the home that you want.
How to compete with out-of-market cash buyers
Joe Michael, NewsRadio KFBK, reports that Sacramento area home shoppers need to improve their odds of getting the house that they want by being completely pre-approved. Brandon Hafele, CEO/President, Catalyst Mortgage encourages new home shoppers to work with local realtors and mortgage lenders who want to work on your behalf to get you the best deal. Aired on date April 1, 2018.
Even if you’re a first time buyer, you can compete with Bay area cash home buyers
Joe Michael, NewsRadio KFBK, reports that Sacramento area shoppers, especially first time home buyers, are having a hard time competing against Bay area buyers for homes in Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado Counties. Brandon Haefele, CEO/President, Catalyst Mortage, says that locals shouldn’t give-up hope. Some sellers are willing to pick-up finance offers to keep “local, local.” Aired on date April 1, 2018.
Are ultra-low mortgage rates going away?
It’s the end of an era. Ultra-low mortgage rates are on their way out according to industry experts.
Brandon Haefele, CEO/President, Catalyst Mortgage, advises: “Be pre-approved. Know your purchasing power.”
Find more tips from Brandon and other industry experts in the article below.