Mortgage Connects
Highlights of the 2024 Loan Originators Survey – Episode 42
Featuring Stephanie Budnik and Liz Keuler of MGIC
In this episode, MGIC's Stephanie Budnik and Liz Keuler reveal key highlights from the fourth annual Loan Originators Survey by MGIC and Loan Officer Hub, including:
- How recent trends affect LOs' business activities
- How originators are tackling affordability challenges and helping borrowers who don't yet qualify for a mortgage
- Marketing and social media trends in the mortgage industry
- The most valuable referral sources for loan officers, including a popular referral source for top LOs
- Originators' goals for the future
Download the 2024 Loan Originators Survey Report below.
The opinions and insights expressed in this Q&A are solely those of its interviewee and do not necessarily represent the views of either Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation or any of its parent, affiliates, or subsidiaries (collectively, “MGIC”). Neither MGIC nor any of its officers, directors, employees or agents makes any representations or warranties of any kind regarding the soundness, reliability, accuracy or completeness of any opinion, insight, recommendation, data, or other information contained in this blog, or its suitability for any intended purpose.
Download the Loan Originators Survey Report
Stephanie Budnik, AMP – MGIC Senior Marketing Program Manager
Stephanie is an accomplished sales and marketing professional with a wealth of experience in the mortgage industry. With 15 years in sales and 20 years of training experience, Stephanie brings a deep understanding of essential sales skills for lending professionals and how lenders can leverage high quality marketing tools to educate borrowers and referral partners.
In addition to presenting hot topics on the MGIC training platform, Stephanie also moderates specialized training courses for customers and is a host for the Mortgage Connects podcast. Stephanie holds the Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) designation from the MBA and is a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater alumna. Her achievements were recently acknowledged at the 2023 Women in Housing Conference, taking the Rising Star Executive Award. Recently, Stephanie was also honored as a Marquis Who’s Who in America listee.
Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys spending time on family adventures with her husband, Andrew, their 3 children and their dog, Hank.
