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AFR's Laura Brandao Set For Today's Episode Of Mortgage Leadership Outlook

Jul 01, 2020
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The Wednesday, July 1 episode of Mortgage Leadership Outlook will feature Laura Brandao, president, American Financial Resources Wholesale, as she discusses the company's increase in productivity, remote working conditions, handling a surge in volume, and more. The discussion will be led by series host Andrew Berman, head of engagement and outreach for National Mortgage Professional magazine.
 
As COVID-19 continues to pose challenges for the mortgage industry, the Mortgage Leadership Outlook series helps you, the mortgage professional, navigate through these uncertain times. That's why we want you to be a part of the conversation between Brandao and Berman. Log on to the NMP Facebook page and post your questions in the comments section.
 
Brandao was named one of the 20 Most Successful Business Women to watch in 2020 by Insights Success Magazine and one of the 10 most influential businesswomen in 2020.
 
As the president of AFR, she is responsible for the sales, strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations of the wholesale and correspondent divisions. She joined the company in 2007, as director of operations with the opportunity to start up the wholesale division, building what has now become a nationally-recognized specialty wholesale lender.
 
Join Brandao and Berman as they answer all of your questions live, and discuss important topics in the industry at 4:00 p.m. EDT/1:00 p.m. PDT, Wednesday, July 1 via NMP's Facebook page.
 
Previous guests in the Mortgage Leadership Outlook series include Kristy FerchoJ. Tony ThompsonMat IshbiaCarl MarkmanDavid H. StevensDavid LunaBarry Habib‍Rob Chrisman and more. See all the interviews from the Mortgage Leadership Outlook series on its YouTube channel.

 
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