The following guest sits down with host Justin White:

• Pam Marron – Loan Originator, Innovative Mortgage


Finding Solutions for Aspiring Homeowners Who Are Struggling With Student Loan Debt

Of the more than 42 million student loan holders in the U.S., it’s estimated that only 10 million are current on their payments. That means there’s lots of opportunities for mortgage professionals to help. How can LOs help those who are struggling with student loan payments so they can qualify for a home loan? Listen to Episode #104 of Good. Better. Broker. to hear from one of the industry’s foremost advocates on consumer credit reform and long-time independent mortgage broker on how her fellow mortgage brokers can be part of the solution.

In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast, you’ll learn how to help potential borrowers overcome student loan debt struggles so they can become eligible for mortgage financing.


In this episode, we discuss ...

• 1:37 – how student loan debt became a focus for Pam
• 4:07 – how student loan delinquency impacts a borrower’s ability to get a mortgage
• 5:53 – Pam’s efforts to spur positive change for borrowers
• 8:47 – how to help those with student loan debt get on repayment plans
• 9:53 – the path for a potential borrower who is past due on their student loans
• 11:31 – the impact of credit damage on being able to obtain mortgage financing
• 13:22 – how to boost credit enough to obtain down payment assistance
• 14:49 – how mortgage loan originators can help borrowers with student loan debt issues
• 15:43 – why independent mortgage brokers are in a great spot to help these borrowers
• 16:43 – why this cause is so meaningful for Pam
• 19:24 – advice for loan originators on how they can help
• 20:49 – why loan originators should provide solutions for those struggling with student loan debt struggles


Resources mentioned in this episode:

Clients 2 Homeowners


Show Contributors:

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About the Host:

Justin White is UWM’s in-house brand journalist and the host of UWM Daily. He creates engaging content across multiple platforms to promote the benefits of the wholesale channel and partnering with UWM. A seven-time Emmy-award winner, Justin is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

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