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tim braheem
Faculty Mentor
“My commitment is to help you carve away the barriers that are inhibiting your PERFORMANCE, freeing you to experience the life that you DESERVE to live.”
Tim Braheem is a highly successful mortgage professional turned coach and educator with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He founded First Rate Financial, one of the top mortgage companies in the United States, and Loantoolbox.com, an online educational website for the mortgage industry. He is also a public speaker and has trained staff from major banking institutions such as Bank of America, Suntrust, and Wells Fargo. After retiring at the age of 40, he obtained a Masters of the Arts Degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and developed a coaching model and curriculum for Performance Experts Coaching. His coaching system is designed to help business professionals address their underperforming areas by removing limiting beliefs to enhance performance and achieve a more vibrant quality of life. He is also the host of The 360 Experience podcast.
Ryan Grant
Faculty Mentor
“My commitment is to help you carve away the barriers that are inhibiting your PERFORMANCE, freeing you to experience the life that you DESERVE to live.”
Ryan Grant has held the #1 Loan Officer spot in Orange County, California, for several years running, and has helped many homeowners maximize their investments and reach new levels of financial success with his advisor-for-life mentality. He is passionate about transforming the mortgage industry toward helping families build wealth with their real estate. Members of the Triibe seek guidance from Ryan on vision, effective leadership, scaling and work/life balance. Ryan resides in Aliso Viejo with his wife, Brianne, and his two daughters, Kyla and Juliette.
Josh Mettle
Faculty Mentor
“My commitment is to help you carve away the barriers that are inhibiting your PERFORMANCE, freeing you to experience the life that you DESERVE to live.”
Josh is an industry-leading author and mortgage originator, ranking in the top 1% of mortgage originators in 2020 by Mortgage Executive Magazine. He has a passion for empowering home buyers with financial literacy and guiding them on their journey to financial freedom. His drive to help create successful homebuyers and investors is illustrated in his book, Why Physician Home Loans Fail, as well as his podcast, Infinite Financial Freedom. Members of the Triibe look to Josh for coaching on content marketing, financial freedom, adapting quickly, and spending your time where it will have the most impact.
Craig Strent
Faculty Mentor
“My commitment is to help you carve away the barriers that are inhibiting your PERFORMANCE, freeing you to experience the life that you DESERVE to live.”
Craig Strent is the Co-Founder of Apex Home Loans, a firm he helped start in 1998. He graduated from the American University’s Kogod School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He lives in Bethesda, MD with his wife, Amy, his sons, Sammy & Ollie, and his dogs, Pavarotti and Butters. In his free time, Craig is an avid roller hockey player, loves to hike the local trails, travel the world, and study history. For more than 15 years, Craig has been consistently ranked among the top 1% of mortgage bankers nationwide and has been named among the Most Influential Mortgage Executives in America. In addition to Craig's Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS) designation, which speaks to his mortgage planning expertise in working with financial advisers to tailor a mortgage that complements long-term financial goals, he is also a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP) which allows him to effectively work on Professional Divorce teams.
Julie Weix
Faculty Mentor
“My commitment is to help you carve away the barriers that are inhibiting your PERFORMANCE, freeing you to experience the life that you DESERVE to live.”
As an Executive Coach with Performance Experts, Julie coaches and supports our Leadership 360 clients in achieving extraordinary results in their businesses and lives. As co-facilitator of the L360 Signature Program and L360 Masters Program, she leads our clients in deepening their self-awareness and business skillsets to effectively produce results and achieve goals. She coaches 30+ of the Nation's top-producing Loan Originators.
Brent Hicks
Faculty Mentor
“My commitment is to help you carve away the barriers that are inhibiting your PERFORMANCE, freeing you to experience the life that you DESERVE to live.”
Brent is an innovative thought leader, with almost 20 years of experience in the Real Estate Finance Industry. He's an industry leader, best known for refining a series of systems and automated processes, that helped revolutionize the origination business. Brent has been recognized by Mortgage Originator Magazine for 7 years and has achieved their ranking as Top 50 Nationwide (including #3 Nationwide, and #1 in Texas for FHA & VA). He's also been listed as a Top 50 Loan Originator by the Scotsman Guide.
Trevor Carlson
Faculty Mentor
“My commitment is to help you carve away the barriers that are inhibiting your PERFORMANCE, freeing you to experience the life that you DESERVE to live.”
The first few years of his career were extremely trying at times because of the Great Recession but in spite of the challenges Trevor has always found a way to thrive in this industry through hard work, integrity and constantly seeking to learn and grow as a professional. Today Trevor is the President of Heritage Reverse Mortgage and lives with his family in St George Utah. Though hes experienced in most mortgage products including VA, FHA, USDA, Conventional and Jumbo loans, Trevors primary focus and expertise is with HECM Reverse Mortgages. Trevors mission is to be the Premier Reverse Mortgage Specialist in Southern Utah and throughout the entire state of Utah. He is driven by a desire to make life better for everyone he touches and loves, using Reverse Mortgages as a tool to accomplish that. Trevor has an Associates Degree from Utah State University, A Bachelors degree in Business Management from Southern Utah University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. His interests include Mountain Biking, Snow Boarding, and Running. He is an avid reader and above all he is a dedicated Husband and Father.
Chris Ledlie
Faculty Mentor
“My commitment is to help you carve away the barriers that are inhibiting your PERFORMANCE, freeing you to experience the life that you DESERVE to live.”
Chris has seen massive success in not only origination, but leading others to success. Those who work with Chris state that he has an innate ability to get everyone around him working at their highest level from both a fulfillment and success perspective.
Danny Horanyi
Faculty Mentor
“My commitment is to help you carve away the barriers that are inhibiting your PERFORMANCE, freeing you to experience the life that you DESERVE to live.”
Formerly ranked in the top 5 originators in the nation by volume, Danny’s leadership and expertise have had a profoundly positive impact on the lives of his employees, business partners, and colleagues.
Mark Robertson
Faculty Mentor
“Mark is consistently ranked in the top 1% of loan originators by the Scotsman Guide. One factor he credits to his success is his extreme speed in implementing good ideas and is known for his fun and energetic personality. ”
One factor in his success is his extreme speed to implement good ideas. His fun and energetic personality brings contagious inspiration to each coaching session, and members of the Triibe look to Mark for guidance on taking action quickly, team building and authentic living.
Mark Robertson
Faculty Mentor
“Mark is consistently ranked in the top 1% of loan originators by the Scotsman Guide. One factor he credits to his success is his extreme speed in implementing good ideas and is known for his fun and energetic personality. ”
One factor in his success is his extreme speed to implement good ideas. His fun and energetic personality brings contagious inspiration to each coaching session, and members of the Triibe look to Mark for guidance on taking action quickly, team building and authentic living.
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Define your professional and personal fulfillment. The Loan Atlas Learning Path is an initial assessment to unlock your customized journey. Drawing from your response, we handpick modules and lessons, to streamline your path without the overwhelm.
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Your Navigation to Loan Origination Mastery
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Video Lessons: Dive deep into The 8 Disciplines of loan origination mastery through engaging and comprehensive video sessions.
Transcripts: Prefer reading? We've got you covered with detailed transcripts for every Discipline.
Quizzes: Reinforce your learning and test your grasp on each lesson.
Live Sessions: Join "Talk to Tim Live" monthly Q&A calls and bring your burning questions. Plus, be part of our intimate "Coffee Talk" roundtables hosted by esteemed Loan Atlas faculty members.
Exclusive Calls for Premium Members: Benefit from monthly interactive group coaching sessions on essential topics and strategies in today’s market. Plus, enjoy monthly live implementation calls led by The Loan Atlas Faculty, ensuring your accountability and execution are on track.
Recorded Tips: Weekly voice broadcasts and video snippets from our Faculty to keep your momentum going.
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Downloadables: Grab your learning documents, Success Scripts, support docs, worksheets, checklists, templates, and our inspirational white papers.
Audios: Relax with our meditative audios, contemplate with our thought-provoking tracks, and get access to exclusive presentations.
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Communication Tools: Engage in lively discussions, join groups, take up challenges, and connect directly with peers and mentors through forums and chats.
Gamification: Embark on an engaging journey with badges, points, and leaderboards by participating in our culture of support and collaboration.
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Our commitment is simple yet profound: we aim to share the proven path to success. With the guidance of seasoned mentors and a united community, we will combine achievements with authenticity and integrity.
Envision a loan industry where everyone thrives through genuine expertise, unwavering passion, ethical strategies, and a mantra of giving.
This is what we aspire to create — and it begins with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
At The Loan Atlas, what sets us apart is The Loan Atlas Faculty, a group of industry’s top loan professionals who have collectively facilitated over $29 billion in cumulative loan volume. Their extensive experience, knowledge, and wisdom make them exceptional mentors, guides, and educators in the world of loans. They are at the forefront of our unique and personalized learning experience, tailor-made for loan professionals aiming for excellence. With The Loan Atlas Learning Path, your journey to success is personalized to align with your individual goals and aspirations, ensuring that you don’t feel overwhelmed but rather on a clear trail to achievement. We’re also home to The 8 Disciplines of Origination Mastery, a proven formula to thrive amidst market changes. Our innovative and intuitive Loan Atlas Learning Platform grants you access to resources crafted by industry leaders, personalized guidance, and invaluable tools to dominate the market. Beyond education, TLA is a thriving community of like-minded loan professionals driven by a shared commitment to industry growth, where every interaction becomes an opportunity for personal and collective advancement. The Loan Atlas is not just a platform; it’s a partner in your professional growth, offering a holistic learning experience tailored to your needs and aspirations.
Getting started is simple. Sign up, choose your desired membership level, and dive into your tailored learning journey. Upon joining, you’ll be prompted to take our initial assessment, The Loan Atlas Learning Path. This ensures we can personalize your learning experience right from the outset.
With The Loan Atlas, you’ll track not only your personal and professional growth but also cultivate better relationships in your career, family, and romantic life while maximizing business opportunities. It’s a comprehensive and holistic approach to your growth, both as a professional and as an individual.
Certainly! We offer flexible payment options to accommodate your needs. Depending on the membership level, you can opt for 12 monthly installments or an annual payment, often at a discounted rate. Specific “buy now, pay later” plans may be available based on promotions and availability. It’s important to note that our memberships renew annually. All members are encouraged to review the commitment details associated with their chosen plan. This means that after the initial 12-month period, your membership will automatically renew for another year, ensuring uninterrupted access to our platform and resources.
We stand by the value of The Loan Atlas experience. That’s why we offer a 7-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. If you feel The Loan Atlas isn’t suitable for you within your first week, notify us, and we’ll process a full refund.
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