Megabroker On A Mission

In this week’s NMP cover story, Andrew Brooks Baker charts the “Rise of the Rascal” as Scott Valins transforms GoRascal into New York’s top brokerage through serendipity, grit, and culture-first leadership. We then spotlight another 40 Under 40 honoree in “Michael Smith’s Wild Ride,” which charts his journey from motorcycle crashes to community-powered lending at Okmulgee Mortgage. Finally, Rob Chrisman unpacks why “technology” — from AI to RPA — is both promise and puzzle for lenders in “‘Technology’ Is a Catch-All Word.”