This is one of the most common conversations I have with mortgage professionals: "I think I want to leave — but I'm not sure if I'm just burned out or…

There’s a pattern I see pretty often when I’m working with mortgage companies.They need to hire. They move quickly. They find someone with strong production numbers, a solid resume, and…

The holidays tend to stir up a lot of emotions for mortgage professionals. People are closing out the year, dealing with family obligations, juggling stress, and quietly wondering what next…

I see it all the time: a high-performing LO gives notice. They’ve built pipelines. They’re closing loans. Yet something shifts — and they leave. Sometimes to a competitor, sometimes out…

Culture Fit vs. Culture Add: Which One Really Matters in Mortgage Recruiting? When I talk with mortgage companies or LOs looking for roles, this is one of my favorite topics:…

I’m Seeba "Wendy" Sattam — former psychotherapist turned coach, consultant, and recruiter in the mortgage industry — and I created a 7-Day Mortgage Mental Health Check-In for professionals who want…

The mortgage industry never stands still. Markets shift, regulations tighten, and technology keeps changing how we all do business. Recruiting is no different — the way companies hire and the…