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21 Must-Have Tools Every Loan Officer Needs to Crush It in 2025 

Discover 21 top tools every loan officer needs in 2025. From LOS systems to marketing apps, Megan Marsh reveals how to streamline your workflow and grow your business smarter. ...more

Mortgage Broker Insights

June 20, 20259 min read

21 Must-Have Tools Every Loan Officer Needs to Crush It in 2025 

The Brutal Truth About Starting a Mortgage Brokerage in 2025 

Learn the real challenges of starting a mortgage brokerage in 2025—from cash flow pitfalls to burnout. Discover strategies to build a profitable, scalable business from Megan Marsh. ...more

Mortgage Broker Insights

June 13, 20258 min read

The Brutal Truth About Starting a Mortgage Brokerage in 2025 

Branch vs. Ownership: What Loan Officers Need to Know Before Making the Leap

Are branch broker models like Nexa Mortgage the best path for loan officers? Learn the truth about ownership, commissions, and a new transition model that could change your future. ...more

Mortgage Broker Insights

June 06, 20258 min read

Branch vs. Ownership: What Loan Officers Need to Know Before Making the Leap

How to Originate DSCR Loans in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mortgage Brokers

New BDiscover why DSCR loans are booming in 2025 and how mortgage brokers can close more deals with real estate investors. Learn licensing rules, lender tips, and lead gen strategies. log Post Descrip... ...more

Mortgage Broker Insights

May 23, 202510 min read

How to Originate DSCR Loans in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mortgage Brokers

The 10 Hardest States to Start a Mortgage Company (and How to Overcome Them)

Mortgage expert Megan Marsh breaks down the 10 hardest states to get licensed as a broker and shares how you can overcome each state’s biggest challenges. ...more

Mortgage Broker Insights

May 16, 20259 min read

 The 10 Hardest States to Start a Mortgage Company (and How to Overcome Them)

How to Leave Retail Lending and Become a Mortgage Broker in 2025

Thinking about leaving retail lending? Discover how to become a successful mortgage broker in 2025 with this step-by-step guide—startup costs, licensing, challenges, and expert tips included. ...more

Mortgage Broker Insights

May 09, 20259 min read

 How to Leave Retail Lending and Become a Mortgage Broker in 2025
21 Must-Have Tools Every Loan Officer Needs to Crush It in 2025 

21 Must-Have Tools Every Loan Officer Needs to Crush It in 2025 

Discover 21 top tools every loan officer needs in 2025. From LOS systems to marketing apps, Megan Marsh reveals how to streamline your workflow and grow your business smarter. ...more

Mortgage Broker Insights

June 20, 20259 min read

The Brutal Truth About Starting a Mortgage Brokerage in 2025 

The Brutal Truth About Starting a Mortgage Brokerage in 2025 

Learn the real challenges of starting a mortgage brokerage in 2025—from cash flow pitfalls to burnout. Discover strategies to build a profitable, scalable business from Megan Marsh. ...more

Mortgage Broker Insights

June 13, 20258 min read

Branch vs. Ownership: What Loan Officers Need to Know Before Making the Leap

Branch vs. Ownership: What Loan Officers Need to Know Before Making the Leap

Are branch broker models like Nexa Mortgage the best path for loan officers? Learn the truth about ownership, commissions, and a new transition model that could change your future. ...more

Mortgage Broker Insights

June 06, 20258 min read

How to Originate DSCR Loans in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mortgage Brokers

How to Originate DSCR Loans in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mortgage Brokers

New BDiscover why DSCR loans are booming in 2025 and how mortgage brokers can close more deals with real estate investors. Learn licensing rules, lender tips, and lead gen strategies. log Post Descrip... ...more

Mortgage Broker Insights

May 23, 202510 min read

 The 10 Hardest States to Start a Mortgage Company (and How to Overcome Them)

The 10 Hardest States to Start a Mortgage Company (and How to Overcome Them)

Mortgage expert Megan Marsh breaks down the 10 hardest states to get licensed as a broker and shares how you can overcome each state’s biggest challenges. ...more

Mortgage Broker Insights

May 16, 20259 min read

 How to Leave Retail Lending and Become a Mortgage Broker in 2025

How to Leave Retail Lending and Become a Mortgage Broker in 2025

Thinking about leaving retail lending? Discover how to become a successful mortgage broker in 2025 with this step-by-step guide—startup costs, licensing, challenges, and expert tips included. ...more

Mortgage Broker Insights

May 09, 20259 min read

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