Two Clients. Two Very Different Results. Here's What Happened...
Just wrapped up funding rounds for two clients today — and the results were completely opposite. Client 1 was pre-approved for $20k–$40k. She had a strong FICO score of 789, followed every step I gave her to a T, and yet... she was only approved for $18,400. Surprised all of us. Client 2, on the other hand, was pre-approved for $10k–$20k with a FICO of 720 and way less credit history. But they walked away with $44,500 approved. What does this tell us? ➡️ You can do everything right and still not hit the top end. ➡️ Sometimes the underdog gets the win. ➡️ It’s all about how you present and position the client. We do everything we can to give our clients the best odds of success. And even when the results aren’t what we expect, we still focus on the strategy moving forward- using the new accounts to build stronger relationships with the lender, requesting increases, and going back for reconsideration. Both clients left 5-star reviews. Why? Because they understood the process and felt supported every step of the way. Biggest lesson: Control what you can. Guide them clearly. And always play the long game.