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Our technical and digital media marketing team headed by Sapna has been working hard to restructure the forum with restructuring the forum platform. The FORUM platform is a Great Community Authority forum. When people buy a house, sell a house, invest in real estate, or just decide to rent temporarily, they move to an unknown location where they need to get to know the neighborhood, need to know the local grocery store, shopping centers, restaurants, dentist, doctors, veterinarian, auto mechanic, body shop, plummer, electrician, landscaper, sports bar, gas station, convenience store, ethnic restaurants, specialty shops, attorney, accountant, optician, medical center, hospital, and other local businesses. We have rebranded and named our online community GCA FORUMS, which stands for General Community Forum (GCA FORUMS). We want to have a comprehensive forum covering any and all topics that relates to the average consumer, professional, business owner, student, real estate investor, homebuyer, home seller, entrepreneur, people with hobbies, car lovers, animal lovers, and people of all walks in life. We will have a comprehensive business directory that is not just a directory but a platform for customers to leave reviews, comments, and the business will list the scope of work or products they market or provide services and a landing page explaining the overview of the business. One major benefit of being listed on GCA FORUMS is we will offer the local business the option to get organic traffic where they can save money in their advertising and marketing budget because we will help the local business get organic traffic. The local businesses listed on GCA FORUMS needs to be nominated and sponsored by a GCA FORUMS member or moderator. Services we are planning on providing the local businesses are CRM, SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING PLATFORM, access to plugins for Google Ads, and social marketing ads, and a sophisticated CRM system that will later be discussed. Designed by @Wendy GM Lahn, Esq., MBA, LL.M. Ravinder Sharma, and Sapna Sharma, we feel our members will be more than pleased on what we have planned for GCA FORUMS. Stay tuned. @sapna @Ravi @marga @Ali @Ann @April Ramirez @AngieCrippen @Angie_Torres @Dale_Elenteny @Bill Burg @mike-gracz @John Strange @cameron @Mneill0612 @Rhonda @Ronda @MortgageSensei @Lilboss @James @james-hayes @Mason @Christian Sorensen @Steve
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Nexa Mortgage, Gustan Cho Associates, and GCA Forums Powerhouse Review🏢 Parent Company: Nexa Mortgage, LLCCompany Profile
- Company NMLS: 1660690
- Year Established: 2017
- Main Office: 3100 W Ray Road, Suite 201, Office #209, Chandler, AZ 85226 (Branch Office: 5559 S Sossaman Rd, Building 1 #101, Mesa, AZ 85212)
- Business Sector: Mortgage Brokerage (Largest in the U.S.)
- Operating Territories: 49 states (No coverage in Massachusetts)
- Staff Count: 2,400+ Employees, 2,385 Sponsored Loan Officers (about 1,845 active)
- Company Production: $6.29 billion in mortgage loans for 2023
- State Principal Licenses: AZMB-0944059, CA#60DBO89752, FL#MBR2972, ID#MBL-2081660690, MT#1660690, OR#ML-5796, WA#MB-1660690
Executive Team – NEXA Mortgage Corporate
- Mike Kortas – Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder (NMLS: not available) | Principal Owner (50.5%)
- Jason duPont – Chief Operating Officer, Executive Partner
- Geri Farr – Chief Growth Officer
- Tammy Richards – Chief Strategy Officer
- Rana Mortensen – Chief Administrative Officer (previously Executive Director)
- Von Maharaj – Chief Financial Officer (previously Controller at Homespire Home Loans)
- Chris Porter – General Counsel
- Dan Fouts – Leader, LOS Team
- Brett Weiss – Career Builder
- Richard Harte – NEXA Academy Director (Broker Training)
Leadership Note: Mat Grella, former Co-Founder and President with an operations focus, departed in early 2024 during buyout discussions.
Mike Kortas currently holds full operational authority.
Corporate Business Structure
- Principal Model: A pure mortgage broker functioning with wholesale lender partnerships
- Compensation Ceiling: Up to 2.75% yield spread premium, compared to the 6-8% average backend compensation for mortgage bankers.
- Main Wholesale Partner: United Wholesale Mortgage (the largest mortgage lender in the nation)
- Related Entities:
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- AXEN Mortgage LLC (non-delegated correspondent lender, DBA of NEXA; currently being merged back for clarity)
- Charter flight business
NEXA’s Unique Compensation Structure
- NEXA100 Program: Provides for loan originators to retain 100% commission splits
- No Per-File Charges: No hidden fees.
- Daily Disbursements: Revenue-sharing payouts are now processed daily.
- Objective: Double the number of loan officers by 2025.
🌟 GUSTAN CHO ASSOCIATES – PREMIER NEXA BRANCH Organizational Layout
- Corporate Title: Gustan Cho Associates (DBA of NEXA Mortgage, LLC)
- Branch NMLS: 2315275
- Regional HQ: 999 Oakmont Plaza Drive, Suite 600, Westmont, IL 60559 (Moved From This Location 17W662 Butterfield Road, Suite 305, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181)
- States of Licensure: 48 states, including Washington D.C., along with Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (MA & NY are in the pipeline)
- Regulatory Authority: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Top Management – Gustan Cho Associates
Executive Team:
- Gustan Cho (NMLS 873293)
- National Managing Director and Branch Manager
- Founder and visionary
- Specialist in hard-to-place loans
- Expertise in 500 FICO scores, high DTI, bankruptcies, foreclosures, and non-QM
- Phone: 262-627-1965 (best contacted via text)
- Marga Jurilla
- Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
- Second in command
- Responsible for HR, employee promotions and terminations, employee licensing, compliance, and personal, business, and corporate matters
- Email: marga@gustancho.com
- Sapna Sharma
- Chief Technology and Digital Marketing Officer
- Responsible for all subsidiary company websites and platforms
- Responsible for SEO, digital media, technology systems, and management of contractors and vendors
- Email: sapna@gustancho.com
- Angie Torres
- National Operations Director
- Responsible for all Support and Operations in 48 states
- Responsible for Support personnel and Wholesale/Correspondent Lending Partnerships
- Emails: angies@gustancho.com, atorres@nexamortgage.com
Senior Loan Officers:
- Alex Carlucci (NMLS 229891) – Senior Loan Officer and Regional Managing Director
- Dale Elenteny – Senior Loan Officer (manual underwriting, high DTI, and low FICO expert)
- Michael Gracz (NMLS 1161202) – MLO and Real Estate Broker (Chapter 13 bankruptcy specialist and award-winning blogger)
- John Strange – Senior Loan Officer (specializes in VA loans)
- Sonny Walton – MLO and Real Estate Broker, Houston, TX
Wholesale Lender Network
- More than 210-280 active wholesale lender partnerships (numbers differ by source, suggesting active scaling)
- Availability to all mortgage products offered in marketplace
- Lack of lender overlays on government/conventional loans
💪 REASONS FOR LOAN PROCESSING OTHER LENDERS DO NOT1. No Lender Overlays
What is Overlay?
Overlays are additional constraints that lenders impose on top of the guidelines established by the agencies (FHA, VA, USDA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac).
Ways of Doing Business at Gustan Cho Associates:
- Overlays of minimal guideline requirements by agencies
- No extra credit score requisites
- No extra income proof beyond agency requirements
- No extra asset requisites
Real-World Impact:
- FHA Loans: HUD permits a FICO score of 620+ with a 46.9% DTI on the front end and 56.9% DTI on the back end.
- VA Loans: They have no minimum credit score requirements, and 5,000 have been funded with a 500 FICO and a DTI of 60% or more.
- Other providers generally necessitate a FICO score of 640 or more, a lower DTI, and additional reserves.
2. Huge Network of Wholesale Lenders
Having between 210 and 280 wholesale lenders enables them to
- Find the optimal solution for every loan.
- Offer unique non-QM products that could not be obtained otherwise.
- Capitalize on lenders’ sweet spots for a given borrower profile.
3. The Broker Compensation Model = Better Pricing
- Maximum corporate compensation for NEXA = 2.75% yield spread premium (BY LAW)
- Typical mortgage banker: 6-8% compensation on the backend
- Consequently, borrowers are charged higher rates because of the difference.
- Outcome: Competitors are undercut by rates that are as low as possible.
4. More Non-QM and Alternative Programs
Government and Conventional (No Overlays):
- 500 to 579 FHA loan FICO (10% down) 580+ FICO (3.5% down)
- VA loan 500 FICO, 60%+ DTI
- No overlay USDA loans
- Conventional loans: Standard agency guidelines
Specialized Non-QM Programs
- Bank Statement Loans: For the self-employed (12-24-month statements)
- Asset Depletion Loans: Qualify based on your liquid assets
- No-Doc Mortgages: Less paperwork
- ITIN Loans: For foreign nationals without an SSN
- DSCR Loans: Debt Service Coverage Ratio for investors
- Non-QM One Day Out: recent Bankruptcy/foreclosure (no waiting period)
- Fix and Flip Loans: Short-term financing for investors.
- Late Payments Accepted: Non-QM with recent late payments (past year)
- 10% Down Jumbo Loans: Credit scores as low as 660 FICO (traditional), 500 FICO (non-QM)
- All-in-One Mortgages: Merged mortgage/HELOC products
- Condotel Financing: Non-warrantable condos
- FHA 203k Loans: financing for renovations
- Reverse Mortgages
During Active Bankruptcy:
- FHA/VA loans DURING Chapter 13 repayment (other lenders necessitate discharge)
- Cash-out refinance while in Chapter 13
Commercial & Business:
- SBA loans
- Commercial real estate loans
- Business lines of credit
- Equipment financing
- Construction
- Hard Money Loans
- Factoring
5. Manual Underwriting Expertise
- Mastery of manual underwriting for when automated systems say no
- Specialists in high DTI (60%+)
- Specialists in low-credit-score compensating factors.
6. 24/7 Service
- Open 7 days a week, including holidays and evenings
- Loan Officers Accessible via Cell Phone
- Texting for Quicker Replies
- This alleviates the biggest source of stress: a lack of Communication and Accessibility.
GCA FORUMS POWERHOUSE-EXCEPTIONAL ONLINE COMMUNITYWhat GCA Forums Offers
GCA Forums (gcaforums.com) functions as a nationwide hub for ideas, a think tank, and a resource center, extending beyond the scope of a typical mortgage forum.
1. Platform Overview
Three-Tiered Structure
Tier 1: Public Forums (Free Membership)
- Available to all approved users
- 311 public forums encompassing nearly all subjects
- 2,793 discussions in total
- 9,701 total messages
- 1,109 users
- 3,340 tags in discussions
Tier 2: Executive GCA Forums Members
- Members of the real estate, mortgage, and housing sectors
- Field specialists
- Sponsored and approved by GCA management
- Entry to tailored professional networking groups
Tier 3: GCA FORUMS Mortgage Group
- A fully owned subsidiary of Gustan Cho Associates (NMLS 2315275)
- Mortgage brokerage division that is fully licensed
- Complete lending services
2. Forum Categories – Comprehensive Coverage
Mortgage and Real Estate Forums (879 subjects)
- Government mortgages (FHA, VA, USDA)
- Conventional mortgages
- Non-QM programs
- Credit repair tips
- Underwriting assistance
- Training for loan officers
Commercial Loan Forums (48 topics):)
- Business Loans
- SBA Loans
- Commercial Mortgages
- Business Financing
Foreign Nationals Forums (25 topics):)
- Mortgages With ITIN
- Financing for Non-Residents
Geographical Forums (180 topics):)
- Financing by State
- Financing by Local Market
- Financing by Region
- Local Market Regulation
General Forums (1,026 topics):)
- Managing finances
- Rebuilding credit
- Investing in real estate
- Opportunities in business
- Developing a career
- Additional topics include pet adoption and various aspects of daily life.
News Forums (526 topics):)
- Updates in industry
- Changes in regulations
- News about the market
- News for the day
3. Unique Features That Set GCA Forums Apart
A. NOT a Lead Generation Company
- Most mortgage/real estate sites will SELL you leads.
- Unlike lead-buying companies, GCA Forums is a licensed lender with NMLS-licensed loan officers.
- The platform ensures the confidentiality and security of user leads.
- Real professionals, not hired lead buyers.
B. Articles by Real Experts
- NOT hired bloggers.
- Articles are authored by experienced mortgage and real estate professionals.
- Many years of real experience.
- Content is based on factual information rather than marketing materials.
C. All-in-One Resource Center
Classes: Post and browse ads for services, real estate, and job opportunities
Business Listing: Business Directory to post and network with businesses nationwide
Calculators: Comprehensive mortgage calculation tools
- Ask An Expert: Talk to industry experts
- AI Mortgage Assistant: Instant answer AI chat
- Member Groups: Loan Officers, Realtor Partners, Dual-Licensed MLO, Credit Repair
- Podcast Access: Updates on industry, regulations, and trends
- Newsletter: Weekly blog roundup
- Job Board: Open positions in mortgage/real estate
- Educational Videos: Training videos on YouTube
D. Active Moderation & Quality Control
- Moderators are industry veterans.
- Contributing editors are industry top achievers.
- Branch managers, CEOs, multi-million dollar producers
- Licensed real estate agents and managing brokers
- Fact-checked and quality information
E. Real-Time Industry Intelligence
Recent Forum Topics (Live Examples):
- “Marketing strategies for mortgage brokers in Chicago suburbs”
- “Marketing Strategies for Chicago Suburb Mortgage Brokers New Business”
- “How Do Mortgage Companies Set Rate Pricing?”
- “Mortgage Branch as DBA for a Large Mortgage Company”
- “Arkansas Home Buying Guide”
4. The Network Effect
Nationwide Professional Network:
GCA Forums enables networking among:
- Loan Officers: Strategy sharing, scenario troubleshooting
- Real Estate Agents: referral partnerships, market sharing
- Processors/Underwriters: framework support, guideline reinforcement
- Attorneys: legal transactional support
- Accountants: borrower tax strategy
- Property Managers: advice on investment properties
- Builders/Developers: Financing for new constructions.
- Third-Party Vendors: Title, appraisal, insurance.
Cross-State Collaboration:
Professionals, with members in 48 states, can do the following:
- Client referrals across various markets
- Obtain insights on local markets.
- Understand and comply with state-specific regulations.
- Develop growing partnerships across the country.
5. The Gustan Cho Associates Digital Empire
Subsidiary Websites & Platforms:
According to Sapna Sharma, GCA Forums is part of “the largest and fastest growing digital media real estate and mortgage media source in the nation.”
Confirmed Subsidiary Sites:
- gustancho.com – Main corporate website
- gcaforums.com – Community website
- gcamortgage.com – Mortgage Group for GCA
- non-qmmortgagelenders.com – Site dedicated to Non-QM
- lendingnetwork.org – Network for Lending
- capitallendingnetwork.com – Division of Capital Lending
- forum.gustanchoassociates.com – Alternate URL for the forum
Daily Reach:
- “Tens of thousands of daily viewers” within the network
- Among the top sources of mortgage and real estate information in the country
6. Educational Mission
Core Philosophy:
“Our mission is to educate consumers through blogs and videos about basic agency mortgage guidelines and available loan programs.”
Why This Matters:
- Helps borrowers make better and more informed decisions.
- Minimizes pressure and stress during the mortgage process.
- Also, avoids last-minute mortgage loan denials due to poor qualification.
- Helps empower consumers and not take advantage of them.
7. Member Ranking System
- Rookie: Achievement of 30 points
- Associate member: Achievement of 100 points
- Higher levels: Ranks based on participation and contribution
- Gamification stimulates knowledge sharing and participation.
8. Social Proof and Community
Metrics of Active Engagement Include
- Active members on the platform
- Activity feed
- Engagement with discussions (threads)
- Groups (private)
- Messages (direct)
- Requests (connection)
- Badges (recognition)
Social Media Integration:
- Community (Facebook)
- Presence (LinkedIn)
- Content (YouTube)
- Stories (Instagram)
- Updates (Twitter/TikTok)
- Blog (Tumblr)
THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: WHY 80% OF CLIENTS WERE DENIED ELSE WHERE Stats
- 75-80% of clients from Gustan Cho Associates have been turned down by other lenders
- Most loans close in 30 days or less
- Average loan officer tenure: 5 years (industry avg. 18-24 months)
Most Common Reasons for Denial That GCA Overcomes:
- Credit Issues:
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- Lenders/others: 620-640+ FICO required
- GCA: Accepts 500-579 FICO (FHA/VA)
- Debt-to-Income Ratio:
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- Others: DTI capped at 43-50%
- GCA: 56.9% DTI (FHA), 60%+ DTI (VA)
- Credit Issues in the Past:
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- Others: 2-7 years waiting times
- GCA: Non-QM one day out of bankruptcy/foreclosure
- Self-Employment Income:
Other lenders use 2 years tax returns, heavy documentation.
GCA: Bank statement loans (12-24 months), asset depletion, no-doc.
- Active Bankruptcy:
Other lenders: Must wait for discharge.
GCA: FHA/VA during Chapter 13 repayment.
- Collections/Charge-Offs:
Other lenders: Require payoff or disputes.
GCA: No requirement to pay off (follow agency guidelines only).
- Late Payments:
Other lenders: Deny with recent lates.
GCA: Non-QM programs accept late payments in the past 12 months.
- Investment Properties:
Other lenders: Limited programs.
GCA: DSCR loans, fix-and-flip, portfolio lending.
- Foreign Nationals:
Other lenders Rarely offer programs.
GCA: ITIN loans, foreign national programs.
- Lender Overlays:
Other lenders: Add restrictions.
GCA: Zero overlays = more approvals.
Key Differentiators What Makes This Model Work:
- Platform Access: NEXA’s 49-state licensing.
- Product Breadth: 210-280 wholesale lenders.
- Pricing Power: Broker comp vs. banker comp (2.75% vs. 6-8%).
- No Overlays: Pure agency guidelines.
- Expertise: Specialized in difficult scenarios.
- Availability: 24/7 access.
- Proper Qualification: Prevents stress and denials.
- Digital Dominance: GCA Forums network effect.
- Reputation: Word-of-mouth and referrals.
Culture: LO tenure at 5 years is indicative of satisfaction
The Community Advantage of GCA Forums
For Loan Officers:
- Help Desk Underwriting: Discuss scenarios as they unfold
- Training on Products: Familiarize yourself with additional programs
- Shop Rate Insight: Analyze wholesale rates
- Brand Building: Marketing
- Networking Opportunities: Realtors and Title Companies
- Career Advancement: Climb the ladder through a defined system
For Borrowers:
- Education: Loan processes
- Transparency: Rate and programs’ actual discussions
- Support: Loan community
- Expert Access: Your questions answered
- Loan Discovery: Loan programs you weren’t aware of.
**For Real Estate Professionals: **
- Partnership with Lenders: Access reliable LOs
- Market Updates: What’s changing in lending
- Client Services: Refer troubled buyers who need help
- Education: What financing options are available?
For Third-Party Professionals:
- Business Listings: Free Exposure
- Networking: Windows with mortgage and real estate professionals
- Ads: Promote your services
- Thought Leadership: Share your premium
Comparison of Business Models
Your Existing Independent Model:
- Licenses in 3 states
- 10 Over wholesale lenders relationships
- Complete independence and control
- 100% profit retention
- Restricted scope
When Joining NEXA as Gustan Cho Associates, I did:
Pros of NEXA:
- Immediate access to 48+ state licenses
- 210-280+ wholesale lender relationships
Cons of NEXA:
- Give up 10-25% revenue to NEXA.
- Lose your 10 current wholesale relationships.
- Operate under NEXA’s compliance/policies.
- Keep “ABC Mortgage Group” branding (with “powered by NEXA”)
- Your current licenses go inactive.
- GCA Forums-style marketing platform possible
The Gustan Cho Model Specifically:
- Built a massive digital empire (subsidiary websites)
- Created vibrant community (GCA Forums)
- Positioned as a thought leader
- “Powered by NEXA Mortgage” branding
- Maintained a unique identity while leveraging the platform
Final Insights on GCA Forums
What Gustan Cho Associates Proves:
A mortgage broker CAN successfully transition to a NEXA DBA branch and:
- Maintain strong brand identity.
- Build additional revenue streams (digital media)
- Create community engagement (forums)
- Achieve national reach (48 states)
- Specialize in a niche (declined borrowers)
- Maintain culture (5-year avg LO tenure)
What You’d Gain:
- Immediate 48-state licensing
- 20-28x more wholesale lenders (vs. your current 10)
- NEXA’s compliance infrastructure
- Access to NEXA’s technology/systems
- Potential to build a similar digital platform
What You’d Give Up:
- Your current 10 wholesale relationships
- 10-25% of revenue
- complete autonomy
- Simple way back to autonomy (restarting licensing takes over 6-12 months)
Questions to Address:
- Will you be able to achieve the same level of growth independently while licensing on a state-by-state basis?
- Is the immediate access to all 48 states valuable enough to give up 10-25% of your revenue?
- Can you see the potential to create a digital empire in the style of the GCA Forums?
- Are you okay with NEXA’s new policies taking over your existing level of freedom?
- What will you do about your 15 part-time LOs who are unlikely to satisfy NEXA’s minimum requirements?
The GCA Forums model shows what’s possible, but it took years to reach this level.
Do you want me to focus more on a specific part of this ecosystem?
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Great Content Authority FORUMS and Sub-Forums Activities
Great Content Authority FORUMS activities in an online community to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with like-minded individuals.
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Can you please explain why GCA Forums (Great Community Authority Forums https://www.gcaforums.com/) does not appear on first position of the first page on Google? GCA FORUMS has been live for almost three years and has thousands of posts, threads, discussions, blogs, pages, Daily News, live rates and stock market indices, business directory, classified ads, user-friendly resource tools, and countless other priceless unique sections that make Great Community Authority Forums above and beyond the competition. When I type in GCA FORUMS on Google Search, it should pop up on first position. It does not. Once in a great while, it shows up in first position but then it disappears. When we first created the forum, the original URL was forum.gustanchoassociates.com. After several months we got a new URL gcaforums.com and had the initial forum URL redirected to the new URL. That was three years ago and to this date, GCA Forums is not listed on First Page, First Position. It is not even in the first 10 pages. Something is wrong and would gratefully appreciate if you can find the solution. Can you please analyze http://www.gcaforums.com and give me a comprehensive detailed step by step findings on potential issues we are encountering on gcaforums.com and what solution that you advise? If you can give us a checklist, one by one, where our Technical Director can thoroughly go over the glitch that we are experiencing. Thank you.
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GCA Forums activities in an online community to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with like-minded individuals.
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I created and launched a online community forum. Initially it was named http://www.forum.gustanchoassociates.com. I then had my website designer and developer to get a new domain which is http://www.gcaforums.com. Its been a few years and if you Google GCA Forums, it is not showing up on Google. What do I need to do to get this forum indexed, ranked, and known in the search engines. It is a mortgage and real estate forum, powered by Gustan Cho Associates.
Great Community Authority FORUMS and Sub-Forums Activities (https://gcaforums.com/)
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What are the benefits of hiring a developer to design, create, and launch an App and market it on the Google Play Store? I have a website about mortgage loans and plenty of content consisting of Blogs, Pages, Videos, Infographics, and a Resource Center.
What does the App do for my website and my brand? What is the main purpose of creating an app for your website? What are the functionalities, and would mortgage and real estate professionals benefit from signing? How much would it cost, and what are the timeframes? Would you know of a reputable, honest, experienced coder and/or programmer I can depend on to create a functional, user-friendly app, and join the Pay Store at a reasonable price? I really appreciate any help you can provide.
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I run a mortgage brokerage and correspondent lending branch based in Northbrook, Illinois. I have a team of NMLS licensed mortgage loan officers and the branch and myself (I am the owner and manager). My mortgage brokerage is licensed in 28 states I have my own in-house national digital media marketing department which includes content creators, website designers, coders and programs, engineers, SEO and outreach staff, social media staff, and quality and compliance personnel. 90% of our support and operations staff are in-house and the others may be third-party contractors and vendors who they all need to clear background checks since we are extremely regulated. Over 60% of our borrowers are folks who could not qualify at other mortgage companies. Over time, within six months, our loan officers and LOAs work with our clients in rebuilding credit through secured credit cards, rebuilder accounts, and adding other credit tradelines. I am looking for a section on all my websites for Rebuilding Credit, and easy to navigate, user-friendly, FAQ on the importance of credit and how credit works. I have multiple high domain mortgage and real estate websites that has been seasoned for over ten years with great, fact checked, informational content which gets updated periodically. I have never monetized my websites and been thinking about monetizing it. What is the best way to monetize my websites to generate income with affiliate partnership, Google Ads, Classified Ads, Professional Directory Listings, and eCommerce stores? I don’t know anything about it so if you can explain the potential of monetizing mortgage brokerage websites, it will be greatly appreciated.
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I have been self-employed and independent general contractors, landscaper, lawn and tree maintenance, snow plowing service, carpenter, roofer, concrete worker and team leader, renovated homes from gut rehab to cosmetic renovations, driveway coating, pavers, installed ponds and waterfalls, managed a huge team for real estate investors and developers, and consider myself the best of the best. However, the consumer and public do not know that a hard-working business owner exists. My good friend and client Gustan Cho suggested that I officially start an LLC or Sub-Chapter-S corporation, get a tax ID number, get insurance, and separate my personal and business income. I was advised to start branding my name, company name, start developing and creating business credit, create and launch my business website, gather and work with my past clients and current clients and request a review and/or testimonial, take before and after photos of my work over the years, create optimized social media pages via Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Rumble, Twitter, Instagram, GCA Forums, and other social media platforms. I was also advised to work with Lending Network, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gustan Cho Associates in getting a business line of credit, and lines of credit at larger landscaping and construction supply companies so I develop my business credit score and credit history. Can our members and moderators of Great Community Authority Forums advise me on a comprehensive overview and a step by step process on how to go about on taking my business, Mario Macedo Landscaping and Construction to the next level where I can help the world get the best landscaping and home improvement service money can buy and get a lot of work for their hard earned dollars? Thank you for the great viewers, members, and moderators of GCA Forums and Sub-Forums.
Mario Macedo
Mario Macedo Landscaping and Construction
DBA M&M Landscaping and Construction
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I was reviewing Google Search Console and StatCounter and looking at the number of unique visitors and the geographic clicks to my website. I noticed GoogleBot, Google Proxy, was clicking on my website. What does it mean when Google Bot, and Google Proxy clicks on your website on tons of URLs
Your answer is greatly appreciated.
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What should I look for when shopping for a website development, seo, and maintenance company. I am looking for a all-in-one one-stop website development company to start a website, get CRM, create and launch social media platforms, and have the web development and maintenance company maintain and go full power with SEO. I like to get a high domain rating website with high daily unique visitors with my ultimate goal is converting the organic traffic to leads, and the leads to deals.
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Sapna, Ravinder, Vanessa is a member of our forum. She is a lawyer and runs a law firm. Google will not allow to run Google Ads because her Google account is not verified. Can you please explain what she needs to do to get her Google My Business page verified so she can run Google Ads. Vanessa and her husband Nick are very close friends of Alex Carlucci.
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I like to explore an idea of starting an online message forum. General FAQ questions from the public so local homeowners or real estate investors can ask questions about home improvement. How can I go about creating one and who can I hire.
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I heard the great news from Gustan that Viral Website Developers will be launching a CRM for real estate agents and loan officers in one platform.. That is great news for realtors who are loan officers because we do not have to go back and forth between two CRM systems. Gloria and I are looking forward to seeing the newly designed one stop shop online loan officer and real estate CRM designed from Viral Website Developers.
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I really like the idea of a one stop shop training and organic lead generation website through Viral Website Developers. When will it be available and for who is this platform available? Can anyone enroll for the software? Someone told me that it was only available for loan officers who are at Gustan Cho Associates branch. How much will it cost and is there a contract?
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What is domain authority, domain ranking, and spam score? What do you need to look out for when you are starting a brand new website? I heard that you need to check the URL, its history, domain authority and ranking, and the URLs spam score. Can you please explain?
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Its OFFICIAL. Our main website at GCA Mortgage Group has finally been Google NEWS approved from Google earlier today. Like to thank Ravinder Sharma, Sapna Sharma and the technical and digital media marketing team at GCA Mortgage Group for its hard work on working countless hours on all of our main website and GCA FORUMS as well as its subsidiary sister partner websites and social media platform. After a long meeting with Ravinder and his team, the forum did the trick to get that boost we needed to get Gustan Cho Associates Google NEWS approved. If you folks can participate regularly on our forum, it would be very much appreciated. GCA Mortgage Group (Gustan Cho Associates) is a dba of NEXA Mortgage. Gustan Cho Associates has been diligently working on its websites and social media platform and consistently applied two or more time each year since 2014 to Google to get Google News approval as a Google endorsed and sponsored Google News publisher. Google News approval is a recognition of the quality and relevance of your news content. It can also mean that Google trusts your site and will recommend it in search results.
To get approved, your website must meet the following requirements:
- Provide accurate, well-sourced, and original news articles
- Demonstrate expertise and authority in your niche or field
- Publish original content that is timely and relevant
- Be updated frequently throughout the day
- Use a clean and easy-to-navigate design
Once approved, your articles become part of a global news ecosystem, reaching a diverse audience. You can use Publisher Center to submit and manage your content in Google News. You can also configure monetization solutions through Reader Revenue Manager. Getting Google News approval for your website means that Google has reviewed your website and determined that it meets their criteria for inclusion in Google News. This is significant because it allows your website’s content to be featured in Google News search results, which can increase visibility and traffic to your site, especially for news-related content. To obtain Google News approval, your website must meet certain quality guidelines set by Google, such as providing original and timely news content, having a clear and distinct news section, adhering to journalistic standards, and ensuring that your website is technically optimized for Google News indexing.
Once approved, your website’s articles can appear in Google News search results alongside articles from other reputable news sources, potentially driving more traffic to your site and increasing its credibility as a source of news and information. @sapna Sapna and @Ravi will explain the signaficance of getting Google News approval as a publisher.
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If a website is a Google News publisher, it means that it meets the criteria set by Google to appear in Google News search results. Google News is a service that aggregates news articles from various sources and presents them to users based on their interests and preferences.
To become a Google News publisher, a website must adhere to certain quality guidelines established by Google. These guidelines typically include factors such as:
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High-quality, original content: Google looks for websites that publish credible, informative, and original news content.
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Authority and credibility: Websites should have a reputation for producing trustworthy and accurate news reporting.
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Transparency: Publishers should provide clear information about their organization, editorial processes, and sources of information.
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Site structure and technical requirements: Websites must have clear navigation, proper indexing, and adhere to technical standards for optimal performance on Google News.
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Compliance with Google News policies: Publishers must follow Google’s policies regarding content, copyright, and other relevant guidelines.
Being a Google News publisher can significantly increase a website’s visibility and traffic, as it allows its content to appear in Google News search results and potentially reach a wider audience. However, meeting the requirements for inclusion in Google News requires a commitment to producing high-quality journalism and adhering to Google’s standards.
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https://ask.writer.com/
https://simplified.com/ai-writer/
https://rytr.me/
https://www.copy.ai/tools
https://zyro.com/in/ai/content-generator
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This message is directed to Ravinder Sharma the Chief Executive Officer of Viral Website Developers and Sapna Sharma the Chief Technology Officer at Gustan Cho Associates. What makes a Website viral on getting organic traffic for lead generation? How is Viral Website Developers different from the competition in creating Websites that generate organic leads. Can you please share your thoughts and business platform.
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Pixel width: In most situations, 2500 pixels is ideal for displaying content in full screen mode on a browser. If an image is smaller than that, it may be cropped or appear pixelated when it tries to fill the browser width.
Image size: The ideal total (pixel) size for your photographs will depend on how they will be used; for example, background images should be larger than images for blog posts.
File size: Anything larger than 20 megabytes will have a significant influence on the speed of your website. Generally speaking, smaller photos (up to 1 megabytes) work better.
Image attribute: Image attributes, sometimes known as alt text or alt tags, are text-based and have little effect on how well your website functions. But keep in mind that screen-reader software is used by the blind to use them.
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Creating website in WordPress is a best and easy process. You can create a simple website with in few hours and even handle without any issue. Backend on WordPress is Simple and user-friendly. You just need little bit help for understand the workflow.
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