NMP Presents … Mortgage Banking’s Most Powerful Women Roundtable Discussion
We felt it would be a prime opportunity to hear from some of the industry’s most powerful women to share their perspectives on some of the industry’s most pressing topics. Some of the words that came to mind when selecting our panel were “Pioneer, Leader, Innovator,” and we are proud to present their thoughts on some of the industry’s hottest topics, from catering to emerging markets, to the Milliennial marketplace, to making in it a male-dominated profession. Join us as today’s female leaders in the mortgage profession share their thoughts in this exclusive feature in NMP magazine.
Meet the panel …
Jen Du PlessisJen Du Plessis is the founder of Kinetic Spark Consulting, Black Fox Investments and Valor Home Solutions. She the Author of LAUNCH! How to Take Your Business to New Heights, and is also the host of first mortgage specific and top-rated Podcast “Stop Talking, Take Action, Get Results!” Jen has spent more than 35 years in residential mortgage lending and was ranked in the top one percent of loan originators in the U.S. for many years; as well as being ranked in the top 200 for four years. She is a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur with extensive leadership and sales experience. Today, Jen is a highly-sought-after international speaker and coach (sharing the stage with the likes of Tony Robbins, Les Brown, Barbara Corcoran, Darren Hardy, Magic Johnson and many more) who specializes in creating lifestyle businesses to help “solopreneurs,” sales professionals, mortgage loan originators and real estate agents to multiply their results in record time, while maintaining a commanding and prosperous personal lifestyle. Jen has appeared on Good Morning America, Sirus/XM Radio, and Voice America Radio, and has been featured in such publications as The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
Alysse ProsnickSenior Vice President of Operations, Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions
Alysse Prosnick is senior vice president of operations at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions, dedicating her time and expertise since August of 2015. Alysse has led many initiatives that have allowed Angel Oak company significant growth due to her commitment and dedication. When Alysse first started at Angel Oak, the company only handled broker business. She helped add substantial opportunity and growth by helping to create levels of correspondent lending offerings that has led to a significant expansion for the business internally and externally. Alysse has also spearheaded and implemented other initiatives, such as a TPO Connect Portal, eSignature technology, TRID processes, systems and compliance checks. She also worked closely with her team to open Angel Oak’s Dallas operations center. When she is not busy providing valuable leadership for Angel Oak, Alysse enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She has become an indispensable part of the Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions team, helping the company become a leader in non-QM alternative loan solutions.
Dalila RamosBusiness Development Director, Planet Home Lending
Dalila Ramos has nearly two decades of experience in the mortgage industry, and is the business development director for Planet Home Lending, where she helps build brand awareness and attract talent to the national lender/servicer. Previously, Dalila was the director of business development at the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA). A Chicago native who is bilingual, Dalila also worked at Atlantic Bay Mortgage and Caliber Home Loans.
The roundtable …
Have you faced any obstacles as a female in a male-dominated profession? Do you see a leveling of the playing field?
Jen Du Plessis: Absolutely. However, many of the obstacles were in my early years in lending. There were several occasions when I was overlooked for a promotion with the reasons cited as “You would have to travel and knowing that you…
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