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Can you focus on writing loans and managing the business at the same time? The short answer? Not for long, not sustainably anyway. A lot of brokers start with hustle and heart: writing deals, chasing leads, managing admin, doing the compliance, running the ops,...

Ever feel like your team is doing too much… but still missing the mark? You’re not alone. We work with brokerages and small businesses that are full of capable people, but their systems and processes make it harder than it needs to be. Here’s what that often looks...

People often shy away from things they don’t understand not because they’re unwilling, but because they’re unsure. We see it all the time. A new platform rolls out. A new sales strategy is introduced. A new responsibility lands on someone’s desk. And what happens? It...

What you say matters—but how often you say it might matter more. The problem Ever crafted the perfect message, only to get crickets? It’s not always the content. It’s the inconsistency that breaks connection and trust. Why consistency wins ✅ Builds trust ✅ Reinforces...

Give your businesses the support it deserves   Almost half of mortgage brokers operate alone without support staff. Which is fine if you don’t want to build a sustainable business, but a recipe for disaster is you have ambitions to scale. Auctus works alongside...

Training them properly can boost productivity & reduce frustration! Here’s how: Pick the Right Tools: Choose user-friendly software that fits your team’s needs. Hands-On Training: Skip the boring manuals show, don’t tell! Use real examples & interactive...

Learn what you need for your business to thrive  Good loan writing has become a lost art. But it is an essential ingredient all brokers must acquire before they can begin scaling their business. Auctus works alongside brokers and builds a backbone for their business...

Your team is the heart of your brokerage’s success. But what happens when things start to fall apart? Common Team Challenges: Performance Issues (lack of initiative, autonomy, or output) High Staff Turnover Lack of Loyalty or Engagement Skills Gaps in Key Areas How...

The common problem plaguing mid-size mortgage brokerages  On a weekly basis I see high performance loan writers stumbling on their own success. If your brokerage is experiencing growing pains, it could be a warning sign to go back to the basics.  After 20 years in the...

The end of the year can be a challenging time. Some brokers are in a mad rush to get deals done before Christmas. Others are still scrambling to find leads and meet that goal they set themselves back in January. Unfortunately, the reality for many mortgage brokers...