Christmas Party Corporate Office Closure
On Wednesday, December 8, the Corporate Office will be closing at 2:30 p.m. CT for our 2021 Christmas Party. Planning to attend? Signed waivers are required and must be sent to Concierge@SupremeLending.com by Friday, December 3. Please note: Transportation will not be provided to the event, and this is an employee-only event.
New 2022 FHA Loan Limits Announced Today
HUD released next year’s FHA loan limits, which go into effect for loans assigned on or after January 1, 2022. Click here to see the new low cost area and high cost area limits.
2022 Conventional Loan Limits Available Now
Supreme is now locking loans under the new increased 2022 Conventional loan limits announced yesterday by the FHFA. Click here to see the new standard and high balance limits. Click here for a complete list by county.
Portfolio C Guideline Update: Documentation Standards
Supreme updated its Portfolio C guidelines and is now accepting credit documentation, asset statements, and income documentation dated within 120 days of note date. Click here for more details.
Desktop Underwriter® (DU) Update This Weekend
On the weekend of December 4, Fannie Mae will implement an update to DU Version 11.0 affecting RefiNow, credit score messages, rent history, and updates to align with the Selling Guide. Click here to read the release notes. Please note: This release is to inform you of Fannie Mae’s update; the processes necessary for implementation of these features by Supreme Lending are being reviewed.
FINAL Extension for Compliance Training
The deadline for ALL Supreme employees to complete the required compliance training has been extended to Friday, December 17. This is the FINAL deadline, and there will be NO additional extensions in 2021. Log in to your Docebo account using the single sign-on option to view your training dashboard and complete the required courses.
December Training Sessions
Here’s an overview of this month’s training sessions. Follow the links below to register for a session on Docebo and select your desired date and time. Please note all sessions are scheduled in Central Time.
New Hire Orientation
Every Monday at 1 p.m. and Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Appraisal Ordering Training
December 9, 15, and 22
Loan Officer Training (4-day sessions)
December 7-10, 12-12:45 p.m.
Originating in Encompass Training
December 2, 9, 16, 22, and 29
eFolder Training
December 2, 7, 14, 21, and 28
Income Calculator Training
December 16
Lunch & Learn: Risk
December 7 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Processing Training
December 9
Lunch & Learn: Processing (4-day sessions)
December 13-16, 12:30-1 p.m.
If you have any general training questions or need support, please email Training@SupremeLending.com. For Docebo-related questions or feedback, please email DoceboSupport@SupremeLending.com.
December Holiday Contests
On Thursday, December 16, Supreme will have contests for Best Decorated Area (Corporate Office only), Ugliest Holiday Sweaters, and Best Gingerbread Houses. If you would like to participate in one or all of the contests, please email Concierge@SupremeLending.com. Join us in-office or via Zoom to celebrate the holiday festivities.
Looking for Food & Drink and Health & Wellness Enthusiasts!
We’re seeking people with a love for food and drink or a know-how for health and wellness to co-lead interest groups on each topic through our Supreme Connect program, launching in January. Enjoy food from all around the world? Have favorite family recipes to share? Know how to pair the perfect wine? Have tips and tricks for improving health in the New Year? Please consider sharing your passion and talents with our team! Contact Sharon.Lembo@SupremeLending.com to learn more.
December Hope Health Newsletter
Click here for this month’s health wellness tips, including nutrition tips, relaxation techniques, metal health awareness, and more.
Reminder: Best Mortgage Companies Survey
Supreme Lending is excited to be a nominee for the 2022 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For program by National Mortgage News and Best Companies Group. As part of the selection process, Best Companies Group selected a random sample of 400 Supreme team members—including Branch and Corporate employees—to complete an online survey via email from Surveys@BestCompaniesGroup.com.
If you received a survey, please take 10-15 minutes to complete it by Friday, December 10, 2021. Please don’t forward your survey invitation as each unique survey link can only be completed once. Automatic reminders will be sent on December 1, December 6, and December 10.
We must have at least 40% participation to be eligible.
New on RobChrisman.com Today
What is the number one thing new Supreme Loan Officers say sets us apart? We answer the phone! We highlight our culture of service and support in our post on today’s daily blog for industry influencer Rob Chrisman.
Tip of the Month: How to Identify and Avoid Package Delivery Phishing Scams
It’s once again the time of the year when shoppers begin ordering gifts for holiday celebrations. COVID-19 has only increased the need for online shopping, but beware! Delivery phishing scams become more prevalent throughout the holiday season.
Many delivery scams can start with a text message or an email about a package delivery to your address. These messages often include a “tracking link” that you are urged to click in order to update your delivery or payment preferences. You may also receive a voicemail message with a call-back number, or even a “missed delivery” tag on your door with a number to call.
While these messages often look or sound legitimate, you should never click a link, open an attachment, or call back a number from an unexpected delivery notice. Contact the delivery service or seller directly using a verified number or website.
Here are some additional warning signs of package delivery scams:
- Unexpected requests for money in return for delivery of a package, often with a sense of urgency
- Requests for additional personal and/or financial information
- Links to misspelled or slightly altered website addresses, such as “fedx.com” or “fed-ex.com”
- Spelling and grammatical errors or excessive use of capitalization and exclamation points
- Lack of the padlock symbol and HTTPS in a URL
Scammers are often very clever and will go to great lengths to deceive you. Be suspicious of any unexpected package delivery notices and report them to your security team.
If you have any questions regarding this tip, please contact Information Security via Mark.Nagiel@SupremeLending.com. Thanks for participating in the Information Security effort!
