Mortgage brokers have plenty of choices when it comes to running their business, and one of those choices is whether to work for an institution such as a bank, a retail lender, or a credit union, or to become an independent mortgage broker.

Being an independent broker can be an uphill battle, whether it’s dealing with affording up to date technologies in order to scale a business or dealing with any preconceived notions that consumers—or other lending professions—have about mortgage brokers and what they do. In order for anyone to be successful, they may first have to fight some battles about their profession.

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