Eric Kinneman Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

Phoenix, AZ, May 23, 2017 (Newswire.com) - Eric Kinneman, Branch Manager, LendSmart Mortgage, has joined The Expert Network©, an invitation-only service for distinguished professionals. Mr. Kinneman has been chosen as a Distinguished Mortgage Professional™ based on peer reviews and ratings, dozens of recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.

Mr. Kinneman outshines others in his field due to his numerous awards and recognitions, outstanding customer service, and career longevity. Originally from Pennsylvania, Mr. Kinneman moved to the Phoenix area in 1996. He entered the mortgage industry three years later, attending the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business, where in 2000 he received his Mortgage Broker & Banker License. In the years since beginning his career, he has held positions at numerous reputable firms, including Covenant Mortgage, Pacific Coast Mortgage, Freestand Financial, Great Southwest Mortgage, Utah Financial, and Mi Mutual Mortgage. Mr. Kinneman was also responsible for successfully opening the first branch for The Lending Company in Ahwatukee, Arizona.

"This year, I'm changing my strategy, focusing on getting appointments set with more Realtors — face-to-faces, lunches, coffees, those types of things — to create more realtor relationships."

Eric Kinneman, Branch Manager, LendSmart Mortgage

With nearly 20 years of experience, Mr. Kinneman brings a wealth of knowledge to his industry and, in particular, his area of expertise, residential loans and lending services. When asked what inspired him to pursue a career in mortgages, Mr. Kinneman said:

"I was working the late shift at an air conditioning sales company, so I was the last guy to leave every night. The janitor of the facility was the owner of the janitorial company, and since he was always around cleaning while I was finishing up, he and I became friends. It turned out that he would listen in on some of my sales calls in the evening, and one night he said to me: 'Hey, Eric, you're really good with numbers, and you're even better with people. Let me introduce you to this broker friend of mine. I think you'd do really well.' I had no idea what he was talking about, but I'm not one to turn down an opportunity, so I agreed. The following week, I met with his friend, a mortgage broker, and he hired me on the spot! I haven’t looked back since."

In 2014, Mr. Kinneman joined LendSmart, where he spent several years as a loan officer before accepting a position as the manager of his local branch. In his position with LendSmart, he offers competitive pricing and strategic marketing to help clients navigate the process of getting a mortgage loan. With in-house underwriting services and a 90 percent Realtor affiliate referral rate, Mr. Kinneman covers a wide variety of loan programs including conventional home loans, jumbo mortgage financing, home equity loans, FHA Mortgage Loans, Reverse Mortgage Senior Loans, 203k Rehab Loans, and VA Mortgage Loans. Today, he is also a State Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator, per the S.A.F.E. Act of 2010.

As a thought-leader in his industry, Mr. Kinneman pays close attention to industry trends and developments in order to ensure he and his team remain adaptable. In particular, he has noticed that with such an aggressive market, Phoenix is currently experiencing a lack of inventory. Discussing his response to these recent developments, he noted:

"Interest rates have gone up. We all know that. We have a lack of inventory here in Phoenix that, combined with the average home price, has gone up. It's definitely a different market. It almost feels like 2005 again, and the volume is down as a result of that. As aggressive as the market is, the volume is down probably about 40% from this time last year, because there's just a lack of inventory. So, it leaves us trying to create more unique products for our Realtor affiliates to open up more doors. This year, I'm changing my strategy, focusing on getting appointments set with more Realtors — face-to-faces, lunches, coffees, those types of things — to create more Realtor relationships."

Mr. Kinneman is a member of the SouthEast Valley Regional Association of Realtors (SEVRAR) and a Blue Ribbon Affiliate Member. He was recently featured as a Top Mortgage Professional in the 2017 Arizona Mortgage Edition of Top Agent Magazine.

For more information, visit Mr. Kinneman's profile on the Expert Network here: https://expertnetwork.co/members/eric-kinneman/10c6f07316f175b5

The Expert Network© has written this news release with approval and/or contributions from Eric Kinneman. The Expert Network© is an invitation-only reputation management service that is dedicated to helping professionals stand out, network, and gain a competitive edge. The Expert Network selects a limited number of professionals based on their individual recognitions and history of personal excellence.

Source: The Expert Network©