They were both highly successful entrepreneurs, but they were under the impression that because they were not salaried employees that they would not qualify for a loan.
They had their eyes on a new, luxurious co-op. One that stands out is a young couple of first-time homebuyers who had a baby on the way. Read next: Guaranteed Rate names veteran fintech executive as CMO and CDO MPA: What is the most memorable deal you’ve ever done?īC: It’s so hard to select just one out of all the people I have worked with throughout my career. We motivate and push each other every single day. Foster trust.” I worked hard to build a team that trusts each other and gives 150% to our clients. MPA: What is your business philosophy, and where does it come from?īC: Our team motto is: “Be reliable. The company he worked for opened a branch in Brooklyn with a few opportunities, so I decided to give mortgages a try, and the rest is history. At the time, I was not working in the mortgage industry and was intrigued. I was living in New York City, and my college roommate had a solid job with a mortgage company in upstate New York. MPA: Can you give me an idea of how, when, and why you got started in the mortgage business?īC: In 2004, I started working in the mortgage industry after I reconnected with my college roommate. In this Q&A, Cohen talked about his business philosophy, the best and most challenging parts of his job, and his advice for loan officers struggling to increase their production.