NMP Magazine

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

October 2023

Raising Down Payments

Adapting the habits of our elders sometimes makes sense in the modern day. Communities raising money for downpayments are reminiscent of old-fashioned Amish barn raisers! Also in this issue, NMP looks into errors that could kill your career, whether ChatGPT is friend or foe, defining a career to find your next job, and so much more!

Modern barn raising
Cover Story
Modern Barn Raising

Down payment gifting reaches new heights

Erica Drzewiecki
FHA Bias
FHA Bias: Originators Need To Educate Real Estate Agents

VA loans are also unpopular for incorrectly skeptical agents

Katie Jensen
Second best to banks?
Second Best To Banks? Not So Fast

Not everyone thinks of approaching brokers for a mortgage, but independent agents are trying to change that

Sarah Wolak
The Story Of Your Success
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More than your production
You’re More Than Your Production

Practical advice for LOs looking to change employers — even in a down market

Sarah Wolak
Robots Don't Understand
Robots Can’t Relate

Incorporating ChatGPT into mortgages has some originators concerned if artificial intelligence is a friend or a foe

Sarah Wolak
Financial Literacy Volunteer
Add A New Role To Your Job Description: Financial Literacy Mentor

Educating borrowers has potential to pay dividends down the road

Mary Kay Scully
Good communication
Good Communication Is Never An Accident

If you are frequently misunderstood, run your remarks by an unbiased person

Harvey Mackay
Dumb ways to die
Dumb Ways To Die

One slip can ruin your career, so follow the right protocols

Sarah Wolak
Hidden Costs Sink Ships
‘Hidden’ Costs Sink Too Many Ships

First-time homebuyers have to leave renters’ mentality behind when it comes to costs

Lew Sichelman
Preparing for a panel
Preparing For A Panel

A panelist differs from being a solo speaker — prepare accordingly

Erica LaCentra
Quality Rookies
Determining The Quality Of Rookies

Simple use of due diligence increases chances of success

Dave Hershman
NMP Magazine

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