Today's edition of the Mortgage Leadership Outlook series will feature Martin Warren, managing director, specialty lending and servicing for Nations Direct Mortgage. Warren and series host Andrew Berman, head of engagement and outreach for National Mortgage Professional magazine, to discuss how the coronavirus has changed the way his company operates, trends he's seeing in the industry, and more.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose challenges for the mortgage industry, the Mortgage Leadership Outlook series helps you, the mortgage professional, navigate through these times of uncertainty. That's why we want you to be a part of the conversation between Warren and Berman too! Tune in to the NMP Facebook page and post your questions in the comments section.
At Nations Direct, Warren is responsible for helping to lead the third-party residential mortgage industry, while honoring the company's four pillars of customer service: Communication, Consistency, Accessibility and Accountability. Warren began his career as an account executive for ContiMortgage, and would later become vice president/regional manager for New Century between 2000-2007 before joining Nations Direct Mortgage.
Join Warren and Berman, as they answer all of your questions live, and discuss important topics in the industry at 4:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT today via NMP's Facebook page.
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