How I Became a Mortgage Broker
Asked recently by my 14 yr old son why I became a mortgage broker, caused me to reflect on the answer. I thought you might appreciate the short version of the story.
We’re riding home from his track meet and he says something like “why do you do the mortgage business, Mom, I mean it’s not like it takes any special skills or education……except for like, people skills, of course.” I figure if my own son, who has lived with me through all the trials and tribulations of creating a business and making it successful doesn’t get it, then most other people might not either.
How I became a mortgage broker may in some ways seem accidental, however, I always intended to be in business for myself even in my youth. No, I don’t think that there are people out there planning to become mortgage brokers because it’s a “glamorous” career choice.
Most people are probably like me. I knew I wanted the independence that comes with owning your own business and the means to do that, by chance, just happened to be the mortgage business. That being said, do not doubt for a minute that I love my job. I do!
It is a very gratifying thing to help someone buy a new home. Your home is your sanctuary even if everyone’s idea of sanctuary is different. Nonetheless, we all want the place we can go and know that we belong there and are safe. That’s a pretty good feeling…………….helping people find their sanctuary!
On the commercial side, I’m able to help business owners achieve their goals. Whether it’s a new property for expansion or financing for new equipment, inventory, etc., commercial loans allow me to play a part in their success. Seeing a business grow and succeed is like watching your child grow, every new accomplishment is exciting.
So far as skills, well, the mortgage business has it’s challenges like any other. Although it’s not like engineering or nursing, no one goes to college and majors in mortgages, it does require certain educational background and some very specific skill sets.
I believe the opportunities and experiences I’ve had in other jobs and industries has given me a stronger focus, as a business owner, on meeting the needs of my clients and the community at-large. I take the skills and knowledge I’ve gleened over the years and apply the best of what I’ve learned to what I do today.