Winning Lending Strategies with Allie Frye | June 10, 2026

In this month’s Winning Lending Strategies session, Allie Frye of Guild Mortgage shared valuable mortgage insights and practical strategies to help agents better serve buyers in today’s market. From navigating current rates to leveraging seller credits and appraisal waivers, the discussion focused on creating opportunities for buyers and strengthening agent-lender partnerships. 💰 Key topics included: • Current mortgage market updates and rate trends • Using seller credits to reduce buyer costs and improve affordability • Appraisal waiver opportunities for conventional loan buyers • Permanent vs. temporary rate buydowns and understanding break-even timelines • The importance of keeping buyer pre-approvals updated in a changing rate environment • Strategies for presenting stronger offers through collaboration between agents and lenders • Upcoming appraisal requirement changes for properties with ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) • Improving the buyer experience through communication, education, and proactive guidance 📈 Allie also highlighted how affordability has improved in recent months and encouraged agents to focus on personalized buyer solutions rather than rate shopping alone. The session wrapped up with a discussion on creating exceptional client experiences that lead to repeat business and referrals. A huge thank you to Allie for continuing to provide timely market knowledge, creative financing solutions, and outstanding support for our agents and clients! 👏🏡✨ Are you an agent in NC & Looking for a brokerage that focuses on the resources important to your business? We’d love to connect! https://choiceresidential.myflodesk.c...