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Greg Frost Sr. Featured in the New Zealand Mortgage Mag

December 14th, 2011

Written by Frost Mortgage

Greg Frost Sr. was chosen as the keynote speaker for the New Zealand Mortgage Brokers annual kickoff conference recently and featured on the cover of Volume 10, Issue 7 of the New Zealand Mortgage Mag. Greg Frost Sr. delivered ” A strong dose of Frost bite” to the attendees of the conference and the magazine’s Sr. writer, Jenny Ruth.

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Photos from the Albuquerque Home Show

February 21st, 2011

Written by Frost Mortgage

Frost Mortgage took part in this weekend’s Albuquerque Home and Lifestyle Expo. Please enjoy a few of the images from our booth!

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Regulatory Reform Set to Clear Senate

July 15th, 2010

Written by Frost Mortgage

As National Mortgage news online reports www.nationalmortgagenews.com The Senate Thursday morning voted 60-38 to break a filibuster on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform bill, clearing the way for final passage in the afternoon. Senate majority leader Harry Reid said the landmark financial services regulatory reform bill will help restore trust in the U.S. financial system. “We’re going to give consumers and investors the strongest protections they’ve ever had against abusive banks, mortgage companies, credit card companies and credit-rating agencies,” Reid said. Financial Services Roundtable president and chief executive Steve Bartlett said there are parts of the bill the banking industry likes, but noted that some sections are problematic. “The bottom line is this: the Dodd-Frank bill soon will be the law of the land. As an industry, we will make it work—working closely with regulators, who will implement the new law—in the best interests of the American people and the economy,” Bartlett said in a speech at the National Press Club.

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Thanking Local Heroes: Frost Will BBQ for APD

July 9th, 2010

Written by Frost Mortgage

Frost Mortgage proudly supports the people who make our country and our communities great–especially those who selflessly protect us.

On Tuesday, July 13, from 1 to 3 p.m., at 2051 Wyoming Blvd. NE in Albuquerque (map), we will be grilling free Nathan’s Hot Dogs for members of the Albuquerque Police Department.

These men and women are heroes–they work daily to make our communities safe and they aren’t thanked enough. Please help us spread the word to these public servants–lunch is on us!

The aroma of grilled hot dogs and fresh donuts will be in the air in our neighborhood that week, as Albuquerque’s second Krispy Kreme donut shop opens the same day at 5:30 a.m. across the street from the Frost Mortgage national headquarters across from the Wyoming Mall. The Krispy Kreme team will be joining us in honoring the Albuquerque Police Department. Beginning at 1 p.m. and continuing through 3 p.m., officers can stop by the Wyoming Frost Mortgage office, located directly across from the new Krispy Kreme location for free donuts.

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Great news for FHA lenders from Congress

June 29th, 2010

Written by Frost Mortgage

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lenders will be exempted from new “risk retention” rules, which is great news for companies who issue loans insured by the government.

National Mortgage News reports that

[t]he legislation finalized by the conference committee late last week would require originators to retain at least 5% of the credit risk in loans they securitize unless the assets meet a “qualified mortgage” test. All loans backed by the FHA, the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Rural Housing Service will automatically meet that test.

This is a complex time to be in the FHA-backed mortgage business, but the opportunities are huge for those who are eager to learn to succeed as branch partners or loan officers.

Frost Mortgage has been a leader in FHA lending since 1991. If you’re looking to step up, take a look at our mortgage partner offering–we think you’ll find it’s the best in the business.

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Frost Mortgage continues to give back and kicks off great summer with a cook-off

June 23rd, 2010

Written by Frost Mortgage

Frost Competing in the 3^rd Annual Grillin N Chillin In New Mexico BBQ & Chili Cook-Off State Championship to Benefit Local Charitable Initiatives

Frost Mortgage Banking Group (Frost) is excited to kick-off a great summer by participating in the 3^rd Annual Grillin N Chillin in New Mexico BBQ & Chili Cook-Off State Championship this weekend. Proceeds from the event will go towards feeding the homeless and providing outreach ministries to those in need.

The event, sanctioned by the International Barbecue Cookers Association (IBCA) and sponsored by Faith Temple Church Of God In Christ (C.O.G.I.C.), will also feature salsa and chili contests, food vendors, entertainment, prizes and more.

“At Frost Mortgage, we believe there are a few fundamental things that bring true joy to life, such as our homes and food,” said Greg Frost, President of Frost Mortgage Banking Group.  “We’re excited to once again bring out the slow cooker, provide people with great food and support the people in our community who need it most.”

This event allows Frost to share both its passion for delivering quality expertise and mortgage lending services and its passion for food and community service with people in New Mexico.

The event takes place on Friday, June 25, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Isleta Lakes and Recreation Area. Admission is $4 per person, while children 12 and under are free.

For more information about this event, please call Sandra Perro at (505) 554-7841.

Just in the past few months, Frost has been a part of the annual New Mexico Pork ‘n Brew and was featured in a commercial on the new show New Mexico’s Hot Chefs.

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Greg Frost Sr.: Training industry leaders, planning for the future

June 21st, 2010

Written by Greg Frost

Things are always cooking here at Frost Mortgage, and last week was no exception. I wanted to share a couple of experiences in particular that I’m excited about.

Last week, I was the guest speaker at the Casa Latino National Franchisee meeting held in Orlando, Florida. We shared current mortgage industry information and conducted my Productivity Sales Training based on the 6 Scientific Principals of Ethical Influence.

This week I am in the airport and on the way to meet with the Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. executive team for a 2-day Master Mind conference in Salt Lake City on Monday and Tuesday. Strategizing for continued industry leadership is the meeting goal, which includes design work on a new 580 FICO score FHA product that will be originated and serviced by Primary. I believe that a manually underwritten, common sense FHA product, without the severe FICO score overlays that are currently being imposed by the big Banks, is essential to simulating mortgage production and home sales. During the first 65 of the 77 years FHA has been in existence there was no FICO score a and no automated underwriting. Loans were manually underwritten to the FHA credit manual, and still should be.

Coming weeks are no less packed. What’s on your agenda?

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Frost Mortgage partners with Hispano Chamber on literacy outreach (with photos)

June 8th, 2010

Written by Frost Mortgage

Frost Mortgage Banking Group, in an effort led by Greg Frost Jr., collected 300 books for Open Book Day on June 4 to help children in local schools get a jump start on summer reading. Frost is committed to promoting literacy and supporting the local community, and is proud to have been a sponsor of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce’s event.

Statistics show that children who have not developed literacy skills by the time they begin school are 3-4 times more likely to drop out of school later.  Over 1 million children drop out of school each year, costing the nation $240 billion in lost earnings, forgone tax revenues and expenditures for social services (statistics from www.readfaster.com). Frost is dedicated to providing local children with learning opportunities so they can beat these odds, regardless of situation.

“This is an incredible way to open doors for our community,” Frost Jr. said. “We’re proud to be able to give back.”

Open Book Day took place June 4 in the Lockheed Martin Board Room at the Hispano Chamber, 1309 4^th Street SW, and included storytellers, snacks, giveaways, summer reading information, and of course, books!

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Getting our BBQ game face on at Frost

June 7th, 2010

Written by Frost Mortgage

The Frost Mortgage culture is almost as serious about food as it is about loans.

Just in the past few months, Frost has been a part of the annual New Mexico Pork ‘n Brew and was featured in a commercial on the new show New Mexico’s Hot Chefs.

We’re competing in the 3rd annual Grillin & Chillin in New Mexico BBQ & Chili Cookoff at Isleta Lakes at Isleta Lakes on June 25 and 26. At the top of this post, you can see some of the pictures from our first practice session.

What’s your favorite food for summer? How about your favorite food events? We hope to see you there!

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Frost Mortgage Lancaster: 2010 Summer Art Exhibit 6/10 at 6 p.m.

June 7th, 2010

Written by Frost Mortgage

Robert Shaffer and Frost Mortgage Lancaster are holding their 2^nd Art Exhibit!  To kick off this exhibit, we have a special presentation of local High School student art.

In addition to our in-house and new featured artists, we chose some of the AV’s most talented High School artists to present their particular brand of art.

Come early to meet the artists, socialize, network, and enjoy a variety of art and refreshments.

And like before, the artists will hold a raffle ticket drawing.  The lucky winners will receive a featured art piece!  So come on out and join us once again in support of our community’s artists and enjoy the festivities we have planned for your entertainment.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Location: Frost Mortgage Lending Group

1817 W. Ave K, Suite 105

Lancaster, Ca. 93534

For RSVP and contact information, please call

661-723-1232

Highlights

• Refreshments, appetizers, photo ops, one on one with the artists, networking opportunities
• Raffle, family fun, student artist recognition certificates

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