Florida Originator

When Sunshine State brokers and lenders need information and opportunity, Florida Originator magazine is there for them.

August 2023

Rising Tide Of Challenges

Florida can be a tough state for originators. An in-depth report by Florida Originator Magazine finds the Sunshine State is one of the top 5 hardest locations in the country for closing a mortgage. Even something simple as the state’s abundant sand plays a factor. Also, frustration at a closing led to a successful origination career; second-home sales suffer; why Florida’s economy bucks the national trends; why researching insurance for clients is good for originators; and, much more useful information.

Riptide of closing problems
Cover Story
Florida Battles A Riptide Of Closing Problems

Florida Originator Magazine analysis finds Alligator State among toughest to close a mortgage

David Krechevsky
Florida Mortgage Masters 2023
Recognizing Florida’s Mortgage Masters

Two honored for winning in tough times

NMP Staff
Insurance Storms
Insurance Storms Whip The Sunshine State

As premiums rise, helping borrowers shop their coverage may save your loan

Ryan Kingsley
The Story Of Your Success
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Tears to triumph
From Tears To Triumph

Marsha Gandy’s journey from first-time homebuyer to loan originator

Erica Drzewiecki
This land is not your land
This Land Is Not Your Land …

Lenders await impact of new state ban on foreign nationals owning property

Erica Drzewiecki
Florida launch pad for mortgage bankers
A Florida Launch Pad For Mortgage Bankers

MBA, Lennar Mortgage open first mortgage banking program at Barry University

David Krechevsky
Florida Braced To Weather Recession
Florida Braced To Weather A National Recession

Continued population growth will act as sandbags protecting state’s economic activity

Sean Snaith
Vacation Home Sales Sinking
Vacation Home Sales Sinking

Prospective second-home buyers deterred by high costs, slowing short-term rental market

Dana Anderson
Florida Originator

When Sunshine State brokers and lenders need information and opportunity, Florida Originator magazine is there for them. It's the only mortgage publication that criss-crosses all of Florida, and the only one that lets industry pros from Miami to Jacksonville, from Destin to Key West know it all.