Mortgage Success Source Poll of the month

Wonder what your colleagues are thinking?

Voice your opinion here! Participate in the MSS Weekly Poll and keep your finger on the pulse of what's going on in the collective mind of the mortgage industry. You'll find out what your colleagues are thinking and make your own vote count. View poll results immediately after you vote, or take a look at the results of our previous polls in our poll archive.

What helps motivate you in your role as a Loan Officer? a. Sales meetings 25% b. Seminars, conferences, guest speakers 24% c. Knowing that you are helping others with one of the most important financial decisions of their lives 25% d. Money money money 26%

Do you use social networking sites and technology to communicate with your database and reach potential new clients? a. Yes, I use social networking often 27% b. I use it occasionally, but plan on using it more 25% c. I opened accounts, but don't really see the benefit 25% d. No, I don't use it for my business 23%

Are you ready for the S.A.F.E. Act Test? a. Yes, I already passed it! 25% b. Yes, I've studied hard and I got all the materials down. 15% c. No, I need to brush up on all the materials. 32% d. No?! Test? What test!? 28%

Do you see inflation as a problem? a. Not at all. 23% b. Yes, in the next 6 months. 22% c. Yes, in the next 12 months. 27% d. Yes, in the next 24 months. 28%

When do you think the housing market will rebound? a. Already bottomed out and prices should begin to improve in 2009. 26% b. Should bottom out, but not by the end of this year, with prices flat and slightly higher in 2010. 23% c. Prices stabilizing, modest appreciation in 2010. 24% d. Prices bottom out in 2010, no appreciation until 2011. 26%

What is the greatest challenge our industry is facing right now? a. Over-regulation 38% b. The economy 31% c. The job market 27%

Where do you think the Dow will be on December 31, 2009? a. 6,500 28% b. 8,000 25% c. 9,500 30% d. 11,000 17%