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August 2025

Built To Close

In this week’s NMP cover story, Kathryn Fitzpatrick profiles Ben Lavender, the disciplined, content-savvy mortgage pro who turned a British accent into a brand and now closes over 100 loans a year without cold calling. Then, meet Phil Crescenzo in Andy Baker’s Inspired By profile, where a 19-year-old father becomes a nationally ranked VA and FHA loan originator through grit, empathy, and a framework built to last.

The British Are Closing!
Cover Story
The British Are Closing

From cold calls to content strategy, Ben Lavender turned his accent into an asset, and built one of the most disciplined loan machines in New York

Kathryn Fitzpatrick
Phil Crescenzo
From Landlines to Leaderboards

A leading LO spotlight on Phil Crescenzo

Andy Baker
The Story Of Your Success
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