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Bill Gulley NUTS WITH GUNS
31 July 2012 | 164 replies
And even if it were adult women, they are still being taken advantage of because of their financial situation and exploited.In many areas of the country there are beautiful houses in high end subdivisions, and inside their walls are women and children being held captive and used as prostitutes.
Ryan Tempel New young and ambitious couple in Phoenix, AZ
18 October 2016 | 9 replies
Personally, I have always found myself captivated by entrepreneurship and the lifestyle it brings long term.
Cameron H. FHA Loans: Using a Mortgage Lender vs a Mortgage Broker
22 August 2019 | 8 replies
The only category where no one has signed a "captive vendor" agreement with one particular lender, they can broker without restriction or needing to ask a manager permission.
Justin P. Airbnb financing- mortgage broker or local bank?
3 August 2021 | 11 replies
You want to have a single option with rates for captive customers not willing to shop around, then go to a bank. 
Ken Latchers What Gives with the Insurance Companies??
25 May 2012 | 6 replies
work with an insurance broker, forget about the captive agents like StateFarm or Allstate.
Alex Read First Deal - Do I Need a Mortgage Broker?
15 May 2020 | 4 replies
As a "captive vendor" employee, I wasn't the priority over the independent broker who could take the deal anywhere.Maybe it'll switch again, and I'll jump ship again.
John Woosteer Why don't home insurance companies act as a real estate broker
11 June 2018 | 3 replies
Full disclosure: I am a captive insurance agent.On top of @Wayne Brooks' comment, there are issues on the insurance end as well.
Sam Chicquen Atlanta GA Market!
12 August 2023 | 1 reply
Our focus is on captivating neighborhoods such as Midtown Alpharetta, Aerotropolis, Lawrenceville, Johns Creek, Buford, and Peachtree.
Alex Short Transition from primary residence to rental property
14 September 2024 | 6 replies
Many of the brands with captive agents don't want rentals so they jack up the premiums and offer it as a "service" for those that don't shop around.
Tom O. HELP: Just got renewal rejected on a 4-unit building
20 September 2024 | 8 replies
Outside your captive agents like a State Farm or Farmers or whatever, you need a good broker.