A revolution’s time is realized when considerable change benefits the masses. If there is any question if the time is right for a mortgage revolution, then you haven’t been paying attention.

There has been a lot of speculation and even more commentary on how we have landed in the predicament we find ourselves in. There seems, however, to be one thing for sure… many parties appear quite satisfied to lump the blame on the mortgage broker community. I am in agreement that the mortgage community needs a Code of Conduct, what can be lost by that? The good news, is that there are enough mortgage bankers and brokers that agree that our community is best served by both existing on equal footing… the key is getting these independent thinkers unified – hence the Revolution.

Have you heard of:

Brian Brady Originator, America’s #1 Mortgage Broker

 

Chris Brown Originator, MortgageChiliBlog.com

 

Victoria Del Frate Coach, I Can Coaching

 

Mortgage Cicerone Originator, Mortgage Blogger

 

Dan Green Originator, Mortgage Blogger, BringtheBlog.com

 

Mark Green CRM Expert, Top of Mind Networks

 

Brian Larrabee Originator, Estate of Mind Charts

 

Mark Madsen Originator, MyFHAMortgageBlog.com, Syndicated Blogger

 

Maggie Reames Industry Specialist, Top of Mind Networks

 

Bill Rice Syndicated Mortgage Blogger, Lenderama.com

 

Trace Richardson Site Development, LeadPress.com

 

Bob Rutledge Originator - Top Producer

 

Chad Weber Originator -Top Producer

 

Chances are, a name or two rings a bell, but many will not. Why? Because this is not a top-down event – it is a grassroots, street level, knuckle-to-knuckle event for producing LOs by producing LOs. Each member brings a unique set of skills that is masterfully placed into today’s market.

 

As the committees within the original fourteen work feverishly to piece together an event with huge impact and implemental content, lets take a look at what we do know so far…

 

Who:

 

This event is for those that love our battered mortgage business and are committed to making it regardless of the current climate.

 

What:

 

Provide a forum for 1,000 ethical mortgage professionals to network, learn, teach, share and dad-gum-it… just blow off some steam. Note, our venue only has room for the first 1000. Click here for the interest list and updates on Twitter.

 

Where:

 

Cobb Galleria – Atlanta, Georgia

 

Why:

 

Hellooooo – is this mic on!? Have you been paying attention at all? It is to provide a new breed of leadership and direction to a beaten and battered industry. Not to replace the old, but to complement them with today’s unique industry challenges for the mortgage broker and banker alike. Oh, and if that were not enough – Anything above-and-beyond the cost of the event, yeah – not a profit… it goes straight to charity. The goal? To raise $250,000 for charity & give the traditional media something nice to say about mortgage professionals. How ‘bout that for a 180!?

 

When:

January 2010

 

 

How:

 

These 14, well 13, street level super-stars [personally I feel I got in because they thought that 13 was an unlucky number or something] simply feel the time for change has come. We, like those of the American Revolution, are committing our time, energy and honor with no regard for monetary compensation for the sake of our mortgage broker/banker community as a whole. We have several different committees formed by, honestly, some super-smart people to create a curriculum that adds 5-star content for those we work shoulder-to-shoulder with day in and day out.

 

In conclusion, leadership is not a financial decision – it is a decision based on what is right – and right now, our industry is ripe for a revolution.

 

Are you bold enough to stand for your industry or will you shrink into the shadows like the 70% that are already gone?

 

The decision is yours.

 

Humbly,

 

Chris Brown

Florida Mortgage Broker