10/02/2026
LEO and myself have just returned from our leadership conference in California. He was insistent on seeing a boat immediately upon getting to Baltimore. LEO is our new point of sale for our clients, making an even more seamless process.
Personally I've spent the last 24 hours reflecting on the conversations with my peers over the last week. Yes about what we're doing at PRMG Corp | Mortgage Loans but more importantly about the changing landscape of the mortgage industry, our economy, and the future.
Rates are continuing to rise, AI continues to replace many roles in the mortgage process, and a wealth gap that has real estate smack dab in the middle. I don't have all of the answers, but here are a few thoughts on those.
First, the concern over rates is an indicator of a deeper issue, affordability. Ownership has become more expensive and unfortunately we're so deep that does not have an immediate fix, until wages follow. What we as a society need to do is change our relationship and expectation with real estate.
In many places in the world owning real estate is a sign of great wealth and usually a family heirloom. We are probably heading into a future where that may be the case for Americans. Multifamily living, house hacking, and starter homes are more important than ever. Reset your expectations and start building wealth.
Second, AI is here and not going away. As a mortgage professional I really have two options, to focus on larger loans and cater to the upper class; or to focus on elevating people with less assets to a position where they can accumulate generational wealth. For me, my heart will always be with those in need. So my commitment to focusing on first time home buyers and those looking to build small real estate portfolios is firmer now than ever.
Lastly, the growing wealth gap, it's tied to both of the issues above. And the dividing line has really become real estate and specifically how long you own it. If you have found yourself at the bottom of the growing gap, do not wait, it will only get harder. Ask for help, build a plan, and take advantage of the tools earlier in this rant. It's hard, but it's possible.