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Top Mortgage Lenders to Work for in 2024

The National Mortgage News recently published its annual survey results of the best mortgage companies to work for.  The results for 2024 were not as robust as the 2023 list, resulting in only 33 companies qualifying vs 48 firms in 2023. This ranking is the result of extensive employee surveys,

Is the Regional Manager Role Becoming Unnecessary?

There’s been some buzz lately about whether the Regional Manager role is necessary or if this position should be cut as a cost savings measure.  The National Mortgage News recently ran an article on this subject and there’s also been some debate about it on LinkedIn. Upon reading, the consensus

“Why Didn’t He Just Call Me Directly?”

I submitted a Candidate to a client the other day.  Apparently, it was a Candidate that the client had a decent relationship with, and they had each other’s contact information.  The client was surprised when I revealed the Candidate’s name, saying, “I know him! Why didn’t he just call me

Leadership Recruiting

We received quite a bit of interest following the article in last month’s Newsletter,  “Is Your Executive Team Moving the Needle?”  Because we are highly visible on the Production leadership side, some lenders were not aware that we also are very active within the C-suite and Corporate Leadership arena. MSA’s

Happiest Cities in the US – Did Yours make the Cut?

We’ve all heard a lot about “Work/Life Balance” over the last decade and how important this delicate balance is to your juju.   Being generally happy has a direct impact on almost all aspects of your life….this includes your career, relationships and  based on multiple studies, your longevity.  For years, researchers

Are You a Ghoster?

We have all done it.  The Irish goodbye, the ghosting of a sales person, the ignoring of a telemarketer.  Again we have all done it, myself included.  Sometimes it seems like the easy way out, saving you from awkward conversations, from having to explain yourself, from the sales pitch.  While

Is Your Executive Team Moving the Needle?

I was recently speaking to a CEO of a successful mortgage company regarding their need for a new Chief Marketing Officer.  We were discussing where they were in terms of viable candidates and whether they wanted MSA to conduct a search to fill the role.  The CEO commented, “Well, we

Is Your Resume Current?

Many leaders have not updated their resume in years. When we ask candidates for a copy of their resume, we often hear one of two things:  “I’ve never needed a resume” or “You can just use my LinkedIn profile.”   The thought behind never needing a resume is that you are

Is Communication Killing Your Recruiting Game?

Communication can make or break any relationship, whether it be personal or business. In any personal or professional relationship, the ability to communicate effectively is one of the most important skills you can have.  According to Build My Confidence, the way you communicate will always be essential. It plays a pivotal role

Tax Friendly Puerto Rico

Although Puerto Rico is technically part of the United States, it feels like a different country.  Many people are flocking to this tiny Caribbean island and not just for the white sandy beaches, warm weather and cool blue water. Tax Act 60 is a hot topic.  It was created to give