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June 2025

Zero To Hero

In our cover story, Andrew Baker maps out a month-by-month plan for new loan officers to build habits that last in “From Rookie To Rainmaker.” Kathryn Fitzpatrick then spotlights “The Mortgage Mom,” profiling Align Lending CEO Samantha Shelton and her mission to turn stay-at-home moms into a powerhouse team of originators. Finally, Rob Chrisman distills the MBA Secondary conference in “Building Loans for Modern Lives,” spotlighting common-sense underwriting tweaks that boost affordability for borrowers — and profitability for lenders.

From Rookie To Rainmaker
Cover Story
From Rookie to Rainmaker

A step-by-step guide to mastering the habits, skills, and mindset you need to succeed

Andrew Brooks Baker
Building Loans For Modern Lives
Chrisman: Building Loans for Modern Lives

Takeaways from the MBA’s Secondary & Capital Markets Conference

Rob Chrisman
Mortgage Mom
The Mortgage Mom

From playdates to paychecks, Align Lending CEO Samantha Shelton is turning stay-at-home moms into mortgage pros

Kathryn Fitzpatrick
The Story Of Your Success
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