Loan Officer to Bankruptcy: Life Lessons Learned
Use the lessons learned from a loan officer who overcame bankruptcy to forge your own path.
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I am proud to have come from a family that never valued education. My parents had to struggle to obtain a higher education, which motivated me to strive to be the best. I graduated from high school at the age of 15, earned my associate’s degree at the age of 17, and had my bachelor’s degree by the age of 18. However, circumstances beyond my control forced me to discontinue my studies. At the time, I was struggling to finance my education, but what held me back was not a lack of funds. It was the acquisition of wealth—money that a 19-year-old could never imagine having—that convinced me it was unnecessary to finish school.
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I was very happy with my life at that time. I was making a lot of money and was able to purchase a property. My friends always invited me to wine and dine with them and I was well liked by them. However, looking back, I realize that I was only focused on making money and didn't think about the long-term implications of my actions. I didn't finish school and now I regret it. If I could go back, I would encourage myself to finish my education and not be so focused on making money.
As a mortgage broker, I see people from all walks of life who are looking to purchase a home. I enjoy helping people find the right mortgage for their situation and watching them achieve their homeownership dreams. I remember when I was first starting out in this industry and feeling overwhelmed. I'm glad I had access to resources like Mortgages For Dummies that helped me get up to speed quickly. I'm proud to have built a successful career in this industry and to be able to help others do the same.
I was always interested in making things big. When I was younger, I would often build things out of recycled materials that I found around my neighborhood.
I took on a mortgage business because it was fantastic at the time. I had no idea what I was doing was so harmful to myself and so many others. Those were the days when loans were like the Wild West. You could get a loan for anyone. Those in need could easily obtain loans. I was promoting risky loans. I was selling subprime loans, negative amortization loans and all the other types of risky financing that caused so much devastation. I was making so much money at that point in my life that even as a young kid who had dropped out of college, I had no idea such money existed. I finally decided to spend it all. There were plenty of opportunities to do so. I was a well-liked kid and suddenly a ton of friends appeared out of nowhere to hang out. I even had the opportunity to dine with celebrities in Las Vegas. I regret my actions now and the part I played in causing the financial crisis. I was young and naive and I didn't understand the consequences of my actions. I hope that by sharing my story, others will learn from my mistakes and think twice before taking on risky loans.
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I strongly believe that money that is earned in a shady or illegal way will eventually be lost or taken away. This was demonstrated to me in 2009 when the recession hit the industry I was working in. I had to go through foreclosure and declare bankruptcy because I had lost everything. It was a hard lesson to learn, but I am now much more careful with my money and investments.
It's difficult enough making tough phone calls, but having to ask your parents if your old room is still available can be downright humiliating. Such was the case for me when I realized I was a Vegas celebrity. The shame and embarrassment I felt led to me losing some friends.
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It is because of my own personal experience that I have become so passionate about helping others achieve financial stability and security. I know firsthand how devastating it can be to lose everything you've worked for, and I don't want anyone else to have to go through that. I am now dedicated to educating people on the importance of financial planning and investing, so that they can protect themselves and their families from economic hardship.
There's no one right way to forge your own path.
There are some key takeaways from my story that can be applied to your own unique situation. It's important to understand the value of diversification when it comes to investments. Don't put all of your eggs in one basket, so to speak. Spreading out your investments will help to mitigate risk. If one company fails, you won't lose everything. Risk should always be managed and diversified.
It's important to be careful with your money and not to spend excessively, especially when times are good. If you make an investment in one business and it fails, you could lose everything, so it's crucial to educate yourself on investing. That way, no matter what happens with the economy, you'll still have money saved up. However, be careful not to spend all of your money on things that aren't really important, like impressing friends. If you do, you could end up bankrupt and alone.
The information provided in this article is not investment, tax or financial advice. You should consult with a licensed professional for advice concerning your specific situation.
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