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August 2024

Unfiltered

In this issue: Ramon Walker’s unfiltered advocacy has sparked both praise and critique, making him a lightning rod for industry debate; James Allen’s journey from music management to mortgage mastery; Prospects for AI integration in mortgages and the path forward for industry transformation; Uncover why Texans are facing some of the highest insurance costs in the nation; Delve into this year’s Originator Choice Awards, where industry stalwarts shine through votes cast by frontline experts; and more!

Ramon Walker
Cover Story
Ramon Walker Has A Few Thoughts …

Direct, confrontational, and unapologetic, one loan originator is refashioning the industry’s culture clash

Sarah Wolak
Hiring: Back To Attitude
Hiring: Back To Attitude

You can’t motivate someone who doesn’t want to be

Dave Hershman
Getting To A Balanced Goal
Getting To A Balanced Goal

Finding fulfillment in your career

Erica LaCentra
The Story Of Your Success
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A Closer Look At Closing Costs
A Closer Look At Closing Costs

Rapid run-up In title, credit, appraisal costs force an investigation

Lew Sichelman
Building Better Brokers
Building Better Brokers

New approaches are necessary to empower independent mortgage brokers for success

Sam Harris III and BJ Hamilton-Harris
Come Through In The Clutch
Come Through In The Clutch

Don’t be distracted, keep your focus on winning

Harvey Mackay
Serving Those Who Have Served
Serving Those Who Have Served

Give more for those who were willing to give their all

Mary Kay Scully
Does Beyonce Know More About Premiums Than Us?
Does Beyonce Know More About Premiums Than Us?

Amid skyrocketing insurance costs and a surge in natural disasters, Texans face an increasing insurance premium inferno

Sarah Wolak
The Amazing Race
The Amazing Race

Is it just fear of missing out, or is it time to dip a toe into the pool of artificial intelligence products?

Sarah Wolak
James Allen W/Freddie Mercury print
Let Me Take A Crack At It

From music to mortgages: The unconventional journey of James Allen to mortgage lending success

Sarah Wolak
Originator Choice Awards 2024
Celebrating Those Companies Originators Deem To Be Best

Discover top achievers shaping tomorrow’s homeownership landscape

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