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Re: Your TARP Money Put to Good Use

Kelly Rusk — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:38:59 -0000

You know, the plan for the TARP funds sounds a lot like what got us into a financial crisis in the first place. Irresponsibility and lack of foresight. With all the news back in October of banks closing, it sounds like hard times, but in reality, executives and brokers are still making out like bandits. Whilst the rest of the country suffers real loses. Unfortunately government officials can relate to bank executives far better than the average person and fail to see how that money could have been better spent. A very sad time indeed.

Re: Regulation or manipulation of the mortgage market - where’s the line?

Kelly Rusk — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:22:24 -0000

Instead of regulation or government control, I would like to see borrowers step up and influence change in the way the banks do business. Look at the travel industry--it has been revolutionized by the internet and now people are traveling cheaper and more efficiently than ever before. There is still a place for travel agents, but generally the bad ones have been pushed away while the good ones excel at what they do.

if the same thing were to happen for the mortgage industry, chances are we would not be finding ourselves in this mess every few years. (or at least what seems like). Mortgages are complicated business and expertise is certainly required but that doesn't mean some fundamental changes in the way consumers approach the mortgage process can't happen.

Re: Wondering how much of your money will go towards “fixing” the problem?

Kelly Rusk — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:12:34 -0000

Un-freakin'-believable!

Re: http://venturebeat.com/2009/03/02/demo-home-account-recommends-mortagages-without-sales-motivation/

Kelly Rusk — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:51:54 -0000

SmartHippo is a consumer-centric mortgage comparison site that's been around since Sept. 2007. We allow consumers to anonymously search rates and write reviews about lenders. Lenders can join and post rates free, but may have to deal with the scrutiny of the community.

Home-Account.com is an interesting idea, but it is not the first or only mortgage site with the consumer's best interest in mind. This is a good thing however, it's about time the financial industry adapted to the changes happening online.

Re: HomeAccount.com: Make Sense to Your Mortgage Process

Kelly Rusk — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:59:57 -0000

This is a great idea, and certainly needed, but they are not the first web site to help consumers find the best mortgage. SmartHippo.com has been around since late 2007 and we help consumers find the best mortgage by allowing anyone to post rates and reviews anonymously in an effort to keep mortgage lenders a little more honest.

Different concepts and different products--the more people out there looking out for consumers (when it comes to mortgages), the better!!

Kelly Rusk
Community Manager
SmartHippo.com

Re: oh no they di’int

Kelly Rusk — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:22:39 -0000

What affect will it have now that the bailout bill has passed?

Though obviously your tips are helpful in any situation!

Re: Catch up with @MrTweet at SXSW!

Kelly Rusk — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:33:56 -0000

Would love to meet the MrTweet team, I'm a big fan!

Re: Catch up with @MrTweet at SXSW!

Kelly Rusk — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:51:43 -0000

Shoot! Just saw your comment now! (I blame the bad internet in Austin!)
If you're interested in hearing more about SmartHippo anyway, feel free to give me a ring at 415-839-9211 anytime!

Re: Mortgage Marketing - 11 things you can do right now…

Kelly Rusk — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:30:00 -0000

Hi Chad,

Great list! I want to add one more--which is a little self-promotional--but a good fit anyway.

SmartHippo.com is a community-driven mortgage comparison site where lenders can post rates for free and connect directly with targeted prospects.

As well I am looking for some loan officers to profile on our blog (http://blog.smarthippo.com) If anyone is interested, please contact me at kelly(at)smarthippo.com

Thanks & keep up the good work!

Kelly Rusk
Community Manager
SmartHippo.com