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MBA releases policy paper clarifying roles of mortgage bankers and brokers

May 19, 2008

1st Metropolitan Mortgage names Katie Sage national recruiting administratorMortgagePress.com1st Metropolitan Mortgage, Katie Sage, trade show coordinator, branch development 1st Metropolitan Mortgage has appointed Katie Sage as national recruiting administrator. In this position, Sage is responsible for supporting 1st Metropolitan's recruiting team. Sage will oversee the company's branch manager training program and plan, coordinate and host a number of events and trade shows. "1st Metropolitan Mortgage is experiencing a surge of inquires about MetroBranching, which requires to better staff our branch development unit," said Daniel Jacobs, CEO at 1st Metropolitan Mortgage. "As the newest member of our branch development team, Katie will support our team of recruiters, identify professionals who are suited for MetroBranching and organize our monthly new branch manager orientation." Prior to joining 1st Metropolitan, Sage oversaw underwriting and client service issues and managed production for financial planning agents at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, a provider of life/health insurance. Sage was also with The Benefits Department, an employee benefits and consulting firm. For more information, visit www.1stmet.com.
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