A Conversation with APM CEO Bill Lowman
American Pacific Mortgage / Aug 11, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Under Bill Lowman’s leadership as APM’s CEO, the company has grown to be licensed in 49 states and funded $24 billion in 2021, making APM one of the largest independent mortgage banks in the country. Question 1: How Did You Get Your Start in the Mortgage Industry? BL: If you know anyone who started ...
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Content Marketing for Loan Officers
American Pacific Mortgage / Aug 1, 2022 11:00:00 AM
Social media has become a regular pastime for people of all ages, and every marketer knows that these platforms are prime spots for reaching your target audience and driving traffic to your business. Making the most of social media marketing for loan officers is all about the content you post. Read ...
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Professional Development: 6 Pillars of a Successful Mindset
American Pacific Mortgage / Jul 8, 2022 8:00:00 AM
What are the best practices for building, fostering, and maintaining a winning mindset in a challenging environment? APM Chairman Kurt Reisig—often referred to as your “loan warrior”—shares his practices for creating a strong and successful mindset. Pillar 1: Intention and Goals Be intentional ...
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Keys to Creating Content
Aj Vaden / May 4, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Have you ever finished a personal development, motivational, inspirational book and thought, “That book could have been better”—but you weren’t sure exactly what it was that you didn’t love about it? Or have you ever seen a speaker and the feedback you had was, “They were funny and had great ...
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5 Ways to Improve the Online Presence of Your Mortgage Business
American Pacific Mortgage / Mar 28, 2022 8:00:00 AM
In the highly competitive mortgage industry, leads and prospects make a loan officer’s world go ’round. In today’s digital world, many mortgage leads are generated online. In fact, the NAR reports that 97% of homebuyers begin their search online. There are five simple strategies that loan officers ...
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Personal Branding Is the New Trust Accelerator
Aj Vaden / Mar 14, 2022 8:00:00 AM
In the world today, there is too much commoditization and not enough uniqueness. I say it shouldn’t be that way. It definitely does not have to be that way. So let’s change it. Last month we previewed one of our proprietary processes called the Brand DNA Helix. It’s a series of six questions that ...
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Growth Is in Our DNA: How APM Helps Branch Managers and Loan Officers Scale and Grow Their Businesses
American Pacific Mortgage / Mar 4, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Every company has a value proposition—what they’re really good at. At APM, our company is 100% focused on making our branch managers and loan officers look good, and that commitment includes helping our producers scale and grow their businesses. In fact, at APM, we say that growth is in our DNA. ...
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Building Your Personal Brand
Aj Vaden / Feb 15, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Here’s the challenge with personal brands. Noise. There’s so much noise. And I want to describe to you something I call Sheahan’s Wall, because I originally heard this concept from a guy named Peter Sheahan. He talks about how there’s this invisible wall. On one side of any industry, some people ...
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What Is a Personal Brand, and Why Do You Need One?
Aj Vaden / Jan 20, 2022 4:57:08 PM
If you were to ask five friends, “In one word, what do you think of when you think of me?” would you get five completely different responses? Perhaps. Or maybe you’d get five different responses, but they all fall under the same theme. If they do, chances are that’s your personal brand. Now, what ...
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How APMCares Gave Back in 2021
American Pacific Mortgage / Dec 20, 2021 8:00:00 AM
As 2021 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at how APM’s nonprofit entity, APMCares, has made a difference in our local communities. Powered by voluntary employee financial and time donations, APMCares is committed to serving the needs of individuals, families, and communities where we live ...
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