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Date:
March 20, 2025
Kind Lending Named a USA Today Top Workplace for 2025!

Kind Lending Named a USA Today Top Workplace for 2025!

Kind Lending

Kind Lending has been named a USA Today Top Workplace for 2025.

Kind Lending has been named a USA Today Top Workplace for 2025.

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Date:
March 3, 2025
The Heart of Kind Lending: Why Kind?

The Heart of Kind Lending: Why Kind?

Kind Lending

At Kind Lending, we believe that our culture is more than just words on a page—it’s the driving force behind everything we do.

At Kind Lending, we believe that our culture is more than just words on a page—it’s the driving force behind everything we do.

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Date:
May 28, 2024
Kind Lending Appoints Industry Veteran Tammy Richards as Chief Operating Officer

Kind Lending Appoints Industry Veteran Tammy Richards as Chief Operating Officer

Kind Lending, LLC

Kind Lending announces the appointment of Tamara "Tammy" Richards as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Kind Lending announces the appointment of Tamara "Tammy" Richards as its new Chief Operating Officer.

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Date:
October 31, 2022
MURDER in the Office! Finding Out Who Killed Your Office Morale

MURDER in the Office! Finding Out Who Killed Your Office Morale

By Glenn Stearns

In honor of Halloween, this week’s letter will chill you to the bone:

In honor of Halloween, this week’s letter will chill you to the bone:

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Date:
October 31, 2022
The 7 Habits of Unemployable People

The 7 Habits of Unemployable People

By Glenn Stearns

I overheard one of my managers talking to an intern the other morning. The manager says, “Today’s the third day this week you’ve come in late! Do you know what this means?” The intern...

I overheard one of my managers talking to an intern the other morning. The manager says, “Today’s the third day this week you’ve come in late! Do you know what this means?” The intern...

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Date:
October 31, 2022
How To Keep Your Business From Going Up In Smoke… Literally

How To Keep Your Business From Going Up In Smoke… Literally

By Glenn Stearns

Well, it’s about that time of the year here in California.

Well, it’s about that time of the year here in California.

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Date:
October 17, 2022
How Billionaire Bosses Beat Burnout

How Billionaire Bosses Beat Burnout

By Glenn Stearns

If you’re reading this from your office, I want you to take a good look at your bullpen.

If you’re reading this from your office, I want you to take a good look at your bullpen.

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Date:
October 10, 2022
Why Diversity Makes Your Company Richer

Why Diversity Makes Your Company Richer

By Glenn Stearns

Listen up! If you’re a leader in the workplace, this one’s for you…

Listen up! If you’re a leader in the workplace, this one’s for you…

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Date:
October 3, 2022
3 Reasons Why Listening To You Employees Makes You a Better Boss

3 Reasons Why Listening To You Employees Makes You a Better Boss

By Glenn Stearns

We’ve all filled out those anonymous employee questionnaires or surveys. Maybe some of you have even experienced the accute terror that comes with finding out that said...

We’ve all filled out those anonymous employee questionnaires or surveys. Maybe some of you have even experienced the accute terror that comes with finding out that said...

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Date:
September 26, 2022
Why Going it Alone is Hurting Your Business

Why Going it Alone is Hurting Your Business

By Glenn Stearns

Three men on a desert island find a genie who grants them three wishes. The first man wishes he were home. So does the second. The third man says “It sure is lonely now. I wish those...

Three men on a desert island find a genie who grants them three wishes. The first man wishes he were home. So does the second. The third man says “It sure is lonely now. I wish those...

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Date:
September 19, 2022
How Pullups Can Help You Climb the Corporate Ladder

How Pullups Can Help You Climb the Corporate Ladder

By Glenn Stearns

So I was at the gym the other day and decided to hop on the treadmill. I got a few funny looks so I decided to jog on it instead...

So I was at the gym the other day and decided to hop on the treadmill. I got a few funny looks so I decided to jog on it instead...

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Date:
September 12, 2022
How To Catch A Lie (And Resolve It!) In The Office

How To Catch A Lie (And Resolve It!) In The Office

By Glenn Stearns

A man is out walking one afternoon by a little pond. He sees a young boy fishing under a ‘No Fishing’ sign. He goes over and asks the boy, “Can’t you read the sign?”...

A man is out walking one afternoon by a little pond. He sees a young boy fishing under a ‘No Fishing’ sign. He goes over and asks the boy, “Can’t you read the sign?”...

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Date:
August 29, 2022
4 Ways To Show Your Employees That Mental Health Matters

4 Ways To Show Your Employees That Mental Health Matters

By Glenn Stearns

What do you know about mental health? Many of us hear it being thrown around, some of you may have even taken steps to work on yours. If you have, well...

What do you know about mental health? Many of us hear it being thrown around, some of you may have even taken steps to work on yours. If you have, well...

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Date:
August 22, 2022
How Your Handshake Can Shape Your Career

How Your Handshake Can Shape Your Career

By Glenn Stearns

A lot of people claim they’re focused on the bigger picture. They aren’t into the little details. They take a step back and see the whole vision...

A lot of people claim they’re focused on the bigger picture. They aren’t into the little details. They take a step back and see the whole vision...

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Date:
August 15, 2022
3 Reasons Why Leaders Who Learn Stay Leagues Ahead

3 Reasons Why Leaders Who Learn Stay Leagues Ahead

By Glenn Stearns

Dust off your bookbags and grab your reading glasses. We’re going to college...

Dust off your bookbags and grab your reading glasses. We’re going to college...

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Date:
August 8, 2022
Why Fortune 500 CEOs Think Quick And Don’t Look Back

Why Fortune 500 CEOs Think Quick And Don’t Look Back

By Glenn Stearns

It might just be my opinion, but I think that your decision to open up this article and give it a read was a pretty good one. And I’m betting it didn’t take you too long to make said...

It might just be my opinion, but I think that your decision to open up this article and give it a read was a pretty good one. And I’m betting it didn’t take you too long to make said...

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Date:
August 1, 2022
Why The Top CEOs In The World Lead With Kindness

Why The Top CEOs In The World Lead With Kindness

By Glenn Stearns

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Who said that? Me! Honestly, it’s a phrase that’s been around for a long time. Attributed to who — we don’t know...

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Who said that? Me! Honestly, it’s a phrase that’s been around for a long time. Attributed to who — we don’t know...

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Date:
July 25, 2022
Seeing The Bigger Picture Doesn’t Tell You The Whole Story

Seeing The Bigger Picture Doesn’t Tell You The Whole Story

By Glenn Stearns

A lot of people claim they’re focused on the bigger picture. They aren’t into the little details. They take a step back and see the whole vision...

A lot of people claim they’re focused on the bigger picture. They aren’t into the little details. They take a step back and see the whole vision...

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Date:
July 18, 2022
Why You Should Plan Your Next Vacation Day TODAY

Why You Should Plan Your Next Vacation Day TODAY

By Glenn Stearns

Take a day off! Go on, you’ve earned it.You don’t typically hear bosses saying stuff like that to their employees. And it’s a crying shame. If you’re a good boss and you know how to...

Take a day off! Go on, you’ve earned it.You don’t typically hear bosses saying stuff like that to their employees. And it’s a crying shame. If you’re a good boss and you know how to...

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Date:
July 11, 2022
Laughing Your Ass Off Is Good For Your Bottom Line

Laughing Your Ass Off Is Good For Your Bottom Line

By Glenn Stearns

Laughing your ass off is good for your bottom line. See what I did there?I thought up that one on a toilet break. I’m pretty proud of it. My copywriter says he likes it too, but...

Laughing your ass off is good for your bottom line. See what I did there?I thought up that one on a toilet break. I’m pretty proud of it. My copywriter says he likes it too, but...

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Date:
July 5, 2022
Success Doesn’t Come Easy (But It Shouldn’t)

Success Doesn’t Come Easy (But It Shouldn’t)

By Glenn Stearns

Success didn’t come easy to me. That’s an understatement. Let me rephrase… Success was a PAIN IN THE ASS. That’s right — the road to success was a long and arduous one. It was a road that...

Success didn’t come easy to me. That’s an understatement. Let me rephrase… Success was a PAIN IN THE ASS. That’s right — the road to success was a long and arduous one. It was a road that...

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Date:
June 27, 2022
Trust Is The Key To Success (Trust Me!)

Trust Is The Key To Success (Trust Me!)

By Glenn Stearns

Do you trust me? A bit of a forward question. Why would you? We probably don’t personally know each other. We haven’t had the TIME to build a bond of trust. I might be able to earn...

Do you trust me? A bit of a forward question. Why would you? We probably don’t personally know each other. We haven’t had the TIME to build a bond of trust. I might be able to earn...

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Date:
June 20, 2022
3 Acts Of Kindness You Can Use To Brighten Up Your Workplace

3 Acts Of Kindness You Can Use To Brighten Up Your Workplace

By Glenn Stearns

Pay it forward. I never liked that expression. It makes it sound like kindness is some sort of transaction. Something with a dollar sign attached. And I just can’t agree with that...

Pay it forward. I never liked that expression. It makes it sound like kindness is some sort of transaction. Something with a dollar sign attached. And I just can’t agree with that...

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Date:
June 13, 2022
3 Ways Kindness Can Make For A Better Workplace

3 Ways Kindness Can Make For A Better Workplace

By Glenn Stearns

I’ve never been accused of having an over-abundance of smarts. 2.1 GPA over here. But somehow I made it through college (just barely), and after 10 months of professional work experience...

I’ve never been accused of having an over-abundance of smarts. 2.1 GPA over here. But somehow I made it through college (just barely), and after 10 months of professional work experience...

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Date:
June 5, 2022
How ‘Undercover Billionaire’ Inspired Kind Lending

How ‘Undercover Billionaire’ Inspired Kind Lending

By Glenn Stearns

I’ve never been accused of having an over-abundance of smarts. 2.1 GPA over here. But somehow I made it through college (just barely), and after 10 months of professional work experience...

I’ve never been accused of having an over-abundance of smarts. 2.1 GPA over here. But somehow I made it through college (just barely), and after 10 months of professional work experience...

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Date:
February 3, 2025
New Del Talk Episode: Insights for 2025 with Amy Hulett

New Del Talk Episode: Insights for 2025 with Amy Hulett

Kind TPO

The latest episode of Del Talk is here, and it's packed with expert insights you won't want to miss!

The latest episode of Del Talk is here, and it's packed with expert insights you won't want to miss!

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Date:
January 28, 2025
One Year of Self-Employment: What You Need to Know

One Year of Self-Employment: What You Need to Know

Kind TPO

So, your client made the leap into self-employment – congrats! Whether a freelancer, small business owner, or contractor, this can be an exciting new chapter.

So, your client made the leap into self-employment – congrats! Whether a freelancer, small business owner, or contractor, this can be an exciting new chapter.

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Date:
January 21, 2025
Unleash Your Potential with Kind Lending’s Top Dog Program

Unleash Your Potential with Kind Lending’s Top Dog Program

Brittany Bezler, TPO Marketing Manager

Kind Lending is thrilled to introduce the Top Dog Program, a dynamic initiative designed to recognize and reward our exceptional broker partners.

Kind Lending is thrilled to introduce the Top Dog Program, a dynamic initiative designed to recognize and reward our exceptional broker partners.

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Date:
January 20, 2025
Understanding Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) Loans for Investors

Understanding Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) Loans for Investors

Kind TPO

For investors, purchasing or refinancing investment properties for business purposes it just got a lot easier with the introduction of Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans.

For investors, purchasing or refinancing investment properties for business purposes it just got a lot easier with the introduction of Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans.

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Date:
January 17, 2025
Kind Lending Kicks Off 2025 at The New England Mortgage Expo:Connecting & Growing Together

Kind Lending Kicks Off 2025 at The New England Mortgage Expo:Connecting & Growing Together

Kind TPO

Kind Lending had an incredible time at The New England Mortgage Expo at Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort on January 16th-17th.

Kind Lending had an incredible time at The New England Mortgage Expo at Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort on January 16th-17th.

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Date:
January 14, 2025
Kind Lending Welcomes Two Industry Titans: Josh Burkett and Mark Smith

Kind Lending Welcomes Two Industry Titans: Josh Burkett and Mark Smith

Brittany Bezler, TPO Marketing Manager

We’re excited to welcome industry veterans Josh Burkett and Mark Smith to our Southeast team! Their combined 50+years of expertise strengthen our commitment to excellence and broker success.

We’re excited to welcome industry veterans Josh Burkett and Mark Smith to our Southeast team! Their combined 50+years of expertise strengthen our commitment to excellence and broker success.

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Date:
January 14, 2025
Understanding the Written Verification of Employment (WVOE) for Documenting W2 Income

Understanding the Written Verification of Employment (WVOE) for Documenting W2 Income

Brittany Bezler, TPO Marketing Manager

Discover how WVOE simplifies income verification for W-2 borrowers without traditional paystubs or tax returns. Learn eligibility criteria and key requirements for a successful application.

Discover how WVOE simplifies income verification for W-2 borrowers without traditional paystubs or tax returns. Learn eligibility criteria and key requirements for a successful application.

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Date:
January 6, 2025
Understanding the Self-Employed Bank Statement Program: A Game Changer for Self-Employed B

Understanding the Self-Employed Bank Statement Program: A Game Changer for Self-Employed B

Brittany Bezler, TPO Marketing Manager

Qualify for a mortgage using 12-24 months of bank statements—no tax returns needed. Perfect for self-employed borrowers seeking flexible loan solutions.

Qualify for a mortgage using 12-24 months of bank statements—no tax returns needed. Perfect for self-employed borrowers seeking flexible loan solutions.

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Date:
January 2, 2025
Kind Lending Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by Scotsman Guide!

Kind Lending Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by Scotsman Guide!

Aliya Sumar, Event Marketing & PR Specialist

Kind Lending is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace, celebrated for its culture of integrity, kindness, and innovation.

Kind Lending is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace, celebrated for its culture of integrity, kindness, and innovation.

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Date:
December 20, 2024
FHA's 2025 Loan Limit: Powering-Up Broker Business

FHA's 2025 Loan Limit: Powering-Up Broker Business

Amber Jervis, Marketing Strategy Manager

FHA's 2025 loan limit boost enhances client buying power, expands market opportunities, and strengthens your business. Partner with Kind Lending today!

FHA's 2025 loan limit boost enhances client buying power, expands market opportunities, and strengthens your business. Partner with Kind Lending today!

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Date:
December 20, 2024
Kind Lending Named a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register

Kind Lending Named a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register

Aliya Sumar, Event Marketing & PR Specialist

Kind Lending earns Top Workplace recognition for fostering a supportive, innovative, and flexible work culture in Santa Ana, California.

Kind Lending earns Top Workplace recognition for fostering a supportive, innovative, and flexible work culture in Santa Ana, California.

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Date:
December 18, 2024
Honor Our Heroes This Holiday Season with Kind Lending VA Loans

Honor Our Heroes This Holiday Season with Kind Lending VA Loans

Kind TPO

The holiday season is the perfect time to give back, and what better way to do so than by helping our nation’s heroes achieve the dream of homeownership?

The holiday season is the perfect time to give back, and what better way to do so than by helping our nation’s heroes achieve the dream of homeownership?

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Date:
December 16, 2024
The Holidays Are Brighter with Kind Lending’s National DPA

The Holidays Are Brighter with Kind Lending’s National DPA

Kind TPO

The holiday season is a time of celebration, and at Kind Lending, we’re making it even brighter by helping more families step into their dream homes.

The holiday season is a time of celebration, and at Kind Lending, we’re making it even brighter by helping more families step into their dream homes.

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Date:
December 10, 2024
Explore Flexible Non-QM Mortgage Solutions with Kind TPO

Explore Flexible Non-QM Mortgage Solutions with Kind TPO

Kind TPO

As a broker, you know that not all borrowers fit into the cookie-cutter mold of traditional financing.

As a broker, you know that not all borrowers fit into the cookie-cutter mold of traditional financing.

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Date:
December 5, 2024
Unlock Cash While Keeping Low Rates

Unlock Cash While Keeping Low Rates

Kind TPO

Clients are looking for the best financial solutions—options that give them flexibility, low rates, and access to cash when they need it most.

Clients are looking for the best financial solutions—options that give them flexibility, low rates, and access to cash when they need it most.

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Date:
December 3, 2024
Simplify Your Borrowers’ Home Equity Options with Flex HELOC & CES

Simplify Your Borrowers’ Home Equity Options with Flex HELOC & CES

At Kind Lending, we understand that home equity is a powerful financial tool that can open the door to new opportunities for your borrowers.

At Kind Lending, we understand that home equity is a powerful financial tool that can open the door to new opportunities for your borrowers.

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Date:
November 28, 2024
Season 6 of Del Talk is Here – A Heartfelt Celebration of Gratitude

Season 6 of Del Talk is Here – A Heartfelt Celebration of Gratitude

Aliya Sumar, Event Marketing & PR Specialist

Kick off Season 6 of Del Talk with Delfino Aguilar’s inspiring message on gratitude, kindness, and collaboration at Kind Lending.

Kick off Season 6 of Del Talk with Delfino Aguilar’s inspiring message on gratitude, kindness, and collaboration at Kind Lending.

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Date:
November 21, 2024
Maximize Client Opportunities with Flex HELOC and CES: A Competitive Edge for Lenders

Maximize Client Opportunities with Flex HELOC and CES: A Competitive Edge for Lenders

Brittany Bezler, TPO Marketing Manager

Flex HELOC and CES offer lenders flexible solutions for client needs, with high CLTV, broad eligibility, and tailored term options.

Flex HELOC and CES offer lenders flexible solutions for client needs, with high CLTV, broad eligibility, and tailored term options.

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Date:
November 20, 2024
Unlock Homeownership Opportunities with Kind Lending’s Down Payment Assistance Programs

Unlock Homeownership Opportunities with Kind Lending’s Down Payment Assistance Programs

Aliya Sumar, Event Marketing & PR Specialist

Help borrowers achieve homeownership with Kind Lending’s DPA programs offering flexible guidelines, low FICO score requirements, and no first-time buyer restrictions.

Help borrowers achieve homeownership with Kind Lending’s DPA programs offering flexible guidelines, low FICO score requirements, and no first-time buyer restrictions.

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Date:
November 19, 2024
Unlocking Opportunities with the DSCR Max Program

Unlocking Opportunities with the DSCR Max Program

Brittany Bezler, TPO Marketing Manager

Kind Lending's DSCR Max Program prioritizes property cash flow over personal income, offering flexible and efficient financing for real estate investors.

Kind Lending's DSCR Max Program prioritizes property cash flow over personal income, offering flexible and efficient financing for real estate investors.

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Date:
November 14, 2024
Give Your Borrowers Fast Access to Cash with Kind Lending’s Standalone HELOC

Give Your Borrowers Fast Access to Cash with Kind Lending’s Standalone HELOC

Aliya Sumar, Event Marketing & PR Specialist

Help clients access up to $350K fast without losing their low mortgage rate. Flexible HELOC solutions for primary and second homes.

Help clients access up to $350K fast without losing their low mortgage rate. Flexible HELOC solutions for primary and second homes.

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Date:
November 14, 2024
Maximize Your Clients’ Investment Potential with DSCR Max

Maximize Your Clients’ Investment Potential with DSCR Max

Aliya Sumar, Event Marketing & PR Specialist

Boost your clients’ real estate potential with DSCR Max: flexible, cash flow-based loans up to $2M, no DTI, and fast closings.

Boost your clients’ real estate potential with DSCR Max: flexible, cash flow-based loans up to $2M, no DTI, and fast closings.

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Date:
November 8, 2024
Unlock Greater Lending Potential with FNMA Blended FICO® Options

Unlock Greater Lending Potential with FNMA Blended FICO® Options

Aliya Sumar, Event Marketing & PR Specialist

Offer borrowers better rates and terms with FNMA Blended FICO®, combining scores from all applicants for inclusive, competitive lending.

Offer borrowers better rates and terms with FNMA Blended FICO®, combining scores from all applicants for inclusive, competitive lending.

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Date:
November 6, 2024
Unlock Tailored Mortgage Solutions with Kind Lending’s Non-QM Products

Unlock Tailored Mortgage Solutions with Kind Lending’s Non-QM Products

Aliya Sumar, Event Marketing & PR Specialist

Serve self-employed clients and real estate investors with Kind Lending’s flexible Non-QM loans, including Alt Doc and DSCR options!

Serve self-employed clients and real estate investors with Kind Lending’s flexible Non-QM loans, including Alt Doc and DSCR options!

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