Erica LaCentra

Dec 13, 2024 | nationalmortgageprofessional.com | Ryan Kingsley |Harvey Mackay |Erica LaCentra

Collectively, this year’s National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s Class of 2024 40 under 40 honorees cuts across a wide swath of the industry — from loan officers and operation managers to chief operating officers and CEOs. Whether it’s client-facing or behind the scenes, these young achievers are building on their past successes and developing promising futures. They bring fresh perspectives and new energy not constrained by convention.

May 1, 2024 | scotsmanguide.com | Erica LaCentra

In a space like the mortgage industry, where competing mortgage brokers often have to offer potential clients loan products with similar pricing, leverage and terms, it is more important than ever to build a brand rather than just sell a product. While individual products can quickly become outdated, a strong brand can more easily pivot to withstand market changes and challenges.

Feb 29, 2024 | nationalmortgageprofessional.com | Erica LaCentra |Katie Jensen |Erica Drzewiecki

As we delve further into 2024, the real estate market remains a dynamic and ever-changing industry, holding both challenges and opportunities. For mortgage brokers seeking to thrive in this evolving landscape, a detailed understanding of the current state of the market is crucial. Using a SWOT analysis allows mortgage professionals to recognize the industry’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, enabling better planning for the coming year.

Jan 30, 2024 | nationalmortgageprofessional.com | Erica LaCentra |Sarah Wolak

When you have put in time and effort to develop a professional strategic partnership with another company, it can be very frustrating when it’s not working out as planned. Your first instinct will likely be to think of ways to try to fix it, and often, even a failing strategic partnership can be saved.

Sep 1, 2023 | scotsmanguide.com | Erica LaCentra

With the real estate market continuing to experience instability due to fluctuating interest rates, low inventory and a looming recession, the best thing that commercial mortgage originators can do is to diversify their product offerings. This will help them appeal to a larger swath of clients and keep business flowing. Originators have likely seen an increase in borrowers seeking long-term financing due to increased demand for single-family rental homes.