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NMP Magazine is the source for top originators, providing industry leadership, resources for professional development, and more.

November 2024

From The Battlefield To The Broker Brawl

In this issue: Chris Shank didn’t let his disabled veteran status stop him from diving head-first into the mortgage industry; Matt Oliver and Lisa Lund form a mortgage power couple at Lund Mortgage; The boutique approach offers a personable approach to lending; Sobriety as a strategy: How clear thinking leads to better business decisions; plus we honor Military Lenders and Originators and recognize 2024's Most Lover Employers — and more!

Chris Shank speaking
Cover Story
Don’t Let It Bring You Down

Chris Shank didn’t let his disabled veteran status stop him from diving head-first into the mortgage industry

Sarah Wolak
Most Loved Employers 2024
The Best In Benefits, Culture, And Employee Kudos: Most Loved Employers 2024

These employers scored big where it counts: with their teams

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Best Military Originators 2024
Best Military Originators 2024

These originators make it their mission to serve military members and veterans

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Best Military Lenders 2024
Best Military Lenders 2024

These lenders go beyond the bottom line, honoring our heroes by helping them find homes

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Power Couple
A Mortgage Power Couple

Forged in fire and emerging stronger all the while

Erica Drzewiecki
High Stress, Low ABV
High Stress, Low ABV

When there’s nothing to take the edge off, you have an edge

Erica Drzewiecki
Measuring Success
Measuring Success

The boutique approach, albeit not as profitable as big box lenders, offers a personable approach to lending that some argue is a dying art

Sarah Wolak
From Stress To Success
From Stress To Success

Flipping the script on a tough year

Mary Kay Scully
Make A Book Your Constant Friend
Make A Book Your Constant Friend

How to achieve personal growth, page after page

Harvey Mackay
Rescue Your Clients From High TI Costs
Rescue Your Clients From High TI Costs

Borrowers underwater with taxes and insurance can be a default risk. Helping them is critical.

Look Outside The Mortgage Business
Look Outside The Mortgage Business

When to seek inspiration from other industries

Erica LaCentra
The New Commission Equation
The New Commission Equation

Real estate rule changes open up new LO opportunities

Dave Hershman
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NMP Magazine is the source for top originators, providing industry leadership, resources for professional development, and more.