Welcome to July’s 2025’s marketing newsletter! We’re excited to share the latest updates, highlights, and insights to keep you informed and inspired as we head into another productive month.
July Campaigns
Throughout 2025, Marketing will be emailing agents and clients on your behalf each month. Be sure you read and review this section to see what emails will be going out and for important deadlines to opt-out.
Note: This list does not include transactional automations such as Loan Milestone Updates, Post Closing, Customer Intelligence, etc. For a current look at our journeys, click here.
Buyer – SunStart Campaign
Unlock Solar Savings for Your Mortgage
This email will be sent to contacts in Total Expert that were created in the last 3 years, have a “Started” loan status, has a credit report in the last 6 months and are looking to purchase. Click here for a sample and here for the landing page.
Send Date: July 11th
Opt-Out Date: July 7th

Borrower – Credit Card Debt Campaign
Use Your Home Equity to Take Control of High-Interest Debt
This email will be sent to contacts in Total Expert that have a “Funded” status and eccellent or good credit scores. Click here for a sample and here for the landing page.
Send Date: July 19th
Opt-Out Date: July 7th

Realtor – SunStart 1
Buyer’s Gift Letter Lost in the Mail? Close without it.
This email will be sent to all buyer’s agents in Total Expert created in the last 5 years, with the goal of introducing our new SunStart Loan Program. Click here for a sample and here for the landing page.
Send Date: July 8th
Opt-Out Date: July 7th

Realtor – SunStart 2
Affordability Is the Problem. SunStart Might Be the Answer
This email will be sent to all buyer’s agents in Total Expert created in the last 5 years, with the goal of introducing our new SunStart Loan Program. Click here for a sample and here for the landing page.
Send Date: July 11th
Opt-Out Date: July 7th

Realtor – SunStart 3
When the Payment Matters More Than the Price…
This email will be sent to all buyer’s agents in Total Expert created in the last 5 years, with the goal of introducing our new SunStart Loan Program. Click here for a sample and here for the landing page.
Send Date: July 16th
Opt-Out Date: July 7th

Realtor – SunStart 4
SunStart is more than a Solar Program. It’s a Get-Your-Buyer-in-the House Program
This email will be sent to all buyer’s agents in Total Expert created in the last 5 years, with the goal of introducing our new SunStart Loan Program. Click here for a sample and here for the landing page.
Send Date: July 22nd
Opt-Out Date: July 7th

Realtor – SunStart 5
DPA + Solar = Sold
This email will be sent to all buyer’s agents in Total Expert created in the last 5 years, with the goal of introducing our new SunStart Loan Program. Click here for a sample and here for the landing page.
Send Date: July 31st
Opt-Out Date: July 7th

Total Expert Updates

Last week’s training with Bobbi Jo Dallas Card from Total Expert covered how to use Customer Intelligence Alerts and pipeline views to work more efficiently and close more deals. You’ll now see a CI Alerts tab on your Contacts screen, showing recent Credit, Listing, Rate, and Equity Alerts from the past 7 days.

If you missed the class or want help customizing your pipeline views, reach out to your Business Development Specialist to schedule one-on-one time and get hands-on support.
Interested in building some habits in Total Expert? Click here for the LO Success Plan for tips on what you can be doing daily, weekly and monthly.
FOMO?
Don’t miss out! The Business Development team picked a few standouts that caught our eye this summer. If it worked for them, it might work for you too.
To get copies customized for you please submit a marketing request.
Flyers
Realtor – Loan Program: Branded flyer complete with QR code, meeting detail and URL fields. Built with the goal of connecting with real estate agents.
Buyers – DPA Breakdown: Branded flyer that provides details on the various DPA programs.


Magazines/Presentations
Buyers – Homebuyer guide: Comprehensive walkthrough of the homebuyers journey. Built to be easily navigable, perfect for new buyers. Homebuyer Guide Presentation
Builders – Digital Magazine: Showcases builders by highlighting their work, deals and community benefits. Includes a section to highlight the loan officer. Builder Digital Magazine


Swag Ideas
We can put ICL logo, your logo, or both on most items. If there is a minimum order number listed we might be able to pair you up with other interested LOs so you can order fewer. Just submit a Marketing Request and we’ll go from there!
Pickleball Paddle Covers – Multiple colors to chose from, 100 minimum, $6.25/cover + shipping.
Misters – Hand pump operated, perfect for hot days, 50 minimum, $4.50/mister + shipping.
Corn Hole Boards – Fully customized image on front of board, comes with 2 boards and a set of bags, $350/set + shipping.



Popby Tag
AI created action figure tag, fun to share on social media, email & print materials. Tie it onto whatever you’re planning to popby to your realtor offices.


Homebot Updates

We explored the platform’s newest features, real ROI data, and how borrower activity can translate directly into conversations and applications.
Key takeaways:
- Send personalized videos to your database for stronger engagement
- Use the Buyer Search Portal to track buyer behavior in a protected environment
- Leverage borrower activity alerts to drive timely follow-up
- Use Partner Intelligence to identify engaged agents
Want help applying what you learned? Visit our new Homebot Learning Resource Page or contact your Business Development team to schedule a quick one-on-one session or customize the ICL branded Benefits of CoSponsorship flyer.
New Program Spotlight
SunStart is a powerful new loan option that offers down payment assistance with no income limits and no first-time homebuyer requirement. Whether your client is buying their first home or their fifth, SunStart helps them keep more cash in hand and get into a home sooner.
As an added benefit, the program also allows for solar, roof, and electrical panel upgrades to be financed into the loan. In some cases, energy rebates from those improvements can help reduce closing costs or buy down the rate.

Calendar
Visit the Corporate Calendar for details on events and trainings.
July 2025 Social Media Posts
Post Date: July 2nd
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Post Date: July 4th
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5–9 units? We finance that.
Post Date: July 7th
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Market Update – What’s Happening in Real Estate? 🏡
Post Date: July 7th
Platforms: IG

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Market Update – What’s Happening in Real Estate? 🏡
Post Date: July 9th
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Post Date: July 11th
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Post Date: July 14th
Platforms: FB, LI, GBP

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5 Common VA Loan Myths – Debunked! 🏡
Post Date: July 14th
Platforms: IG

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Yes! FHA loans allow gift funds from family or approved sources to cover your down payment.
Post Date: July 16th
Platforms: FB, LI, GBP

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Post Date: July 18th
Platforms: FB, IG, LI, GBP

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Tap into your equity—without touching that low first mortgage rate.
Post Date: July 20th
Platforms: FB, LI, GBP

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Post Date: July 21st
Platforms: FB, LI, GBP

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YES! The FHA 203K Loan lets you roll renovation costs into your mortgage so you can buy and renovate with one loan.
Post Date: July 21st
Platforms: IG

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Making One Extra Mortgage Payment Can Save You Thousands! 🏡
Post Date: July 23rd
Platforms: FB, IG, LI

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Post Date: July 25th
Platforms: FB, IG, LI, GBP

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Too big for conventional.
Post Date: July 28th
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Post Date: July 30th
Platforms: FB, IG, LI, GBP

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Self-employed and hitting roadblocks?






