I'm Steve Whipple. The only career advisor in mortgage who doesn't get paid by the company you choose. I'll tell you the truth. That's the whole business model.
Every recruiter who calls you is paid by the company they're pitching. You know that, right?
Nobody in this industry gives you unbiased career advice because everyone has a financial interest in where you land. The recruiter gets a fee. The branch manager gets an override. The company gets your volume.
So you make career moves based on emotion, a slick pitch, and whoever bought you dinner last. Not data. Not experience. Not someone who's actually in your corner.
A bad move costs you $50,000-$100,000+ in lost production, broken relationships, and wasted time. I've watched it happen hundreds of times.
I've been in the mortgage business for 40 years. I ran Amtrust Mortgage in Atlanta, about $2 billion a year in production. I spent over 12 years as SVP at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, where I recruited and advised loan officers and branch managers and brought in close to $2 billion in origination volume.
I've worked with every major independent mortgage company in the country. I don't just know company names. I know the regional managers, the ops teams, the culture on the ground, and what the comp structures really look like when you read the fine print.
Here's what changed: I'm no longer compensated based on where you go. No overrides, no recruiting fees, no referral bonuses. That means for the first time in my career, I can tell you the truth about your career without a conflict of interest. And that's exactly what I do.
My core insight from 40 years? Most loan officers who want to leave should actually stay. And the ones who should leave almost never know where to go. I solve both problems.
Free 15-minute intro. No pitch, no pressure. I listen to your situation and tell you if I can help.
I pull your production profile, analyze your market, and evaluate your current company fit using proprietary intelligence tools. No guessing.
I give you a straight recommendation. Stay, go, or negotiate. Backed by 40 years of watching this play out and real data. Your call, not mine.
Whether you need a single call or an ongoing advisory relationship.
$500
60-minute deep dive into your situation. Production, comp, culture, market position. I tell you whether to stay or go. One call, one clear answer.
Book a CallStarting at $1,500
4-6 week package (3-5 sessions). Full analysis of your book of business, target company research, comp comparison, negotiation strategy, and transition plan. I quarterback the whole move.
Book a Call$1,000-$2,000/mo
Monthly advisory for managers building, relocating, or growing teams. Recruiting strategy, retention, comp structuring, P&L. The stuff that actually determines whether your branch makes it.
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90-minute sessions for teams, associations, or masterminds. Signature topics: "Should I Stay or Should I Go," "The Real Cost of Switching," "Building a Branch That Lasts."
Get in TouchLoan officers doing 100+ units/year who are thinking about making a move
Branch managers evaluating offers from other companies
Team leads who want to negotiate a better deal at their current shop
LOs who keep getting recruited and don't know what's real vs. what's smoke
Anyone in mortgage who's about to make a career decision and wants a second opinion from someone who's seen it all
I don't get paid by the company I recommend. Period. My only client is you.
I pull your production numbers, your market data, and your company's track record before we ever talk. I don't guess.
I've seen every cycle, every company model, every mistake an LO can make. I know what works because I've watched it play out thousands of times.
Not just company names. I know the regional managers, the ops teams, the culture on the ground. I'll tell you what it's actually like to work there.
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No pitch. No agenda. Just 15 minutes with someone who's seen it all and has nothing to sell you except the truth.
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