http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/12032012_mortgage_originations.aspResults from a recent on-line study indicate that not all consumers are wedded to traditional lenders when it comes to their mortgage needs. Eighty percent of those surveyed, in fact, said they would consider obtaining a mortgage from a non-bank. CarlisleenCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31106.96)http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/12032012_mortgage_originations.asp#285377Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:17:55 GMT2bb7a989-b681-446d-a7f2-bd5f0562f228:285377Rod MartinoHaving Wal-Mart provide mortgage financing sounds like a novel idea, however I would imagine that there would be only a certain amount of eligible borrower who would consider using them. I was an owner of a mortgage brokerage firm for many years and have been working for a Bank/Direct Lender for the last 4 years. Apples to apples, we usually beat the non-bank lenders and, we have great customer service and turn times with no overlays…but then again, we are not your typical Bank.<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=285377" width="1" height="1">http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/12032012_mortgage_originations.asp#285369Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:02:47 GMT2bb7a989-b681-446d-a7f2-bd5f0562f228:285369Larry ThompsonAs I work with a non-bank mortgage broker, I heartily endorse this trend. We&#39;re far cheaper, far faster and have less problems than the big banks.<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=285369" width="1" height="1">