Endeared to history as the last great Philosopher King, Marcus Aurelius's legacy is shaped more by his stoic writings than by his imperial conquests.
Similarly, I believe Nathan Knottingham—Chief of Staff at Vetted VA and Co-Founder of MLO Force—will be remembered more for his insights into leadership, the heart of service, and the centrality of purpose than for his daily impact in reshaping our industry.
As an advocate for housing for veterans and an expert in continuing education training, Nathan is a wealth of knowledge for lenders and loan officers. But throughout this dynamic conversation, it became clear that he has a challenge for every originator, branch manager, and mortgage executive willing to listen: to be better and do better—not just for ourselves, but for our industry, our teams, and the borrowers we ultimately serve.
This conversation will leave you reflecting on how you lead your team, serve your clients, and, ultimately, live out your purpose in business and life.
About MLO Force
Mortgage loan originators and brokers wield great power in the lives and dreams of American homeowners. With that power comes (you guessed it) great responsibility. MLO Force believes the mortgage journey should transcend the transactional and become transformational for the aspiring and existing homeowners we interact with. Our CE aims to bring out the best in every MLO—to be a mortgage hero to your borrowers; ethical, people-first, and ready to do what it takes to make a difference in their lives.
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About Nathan Knottingham
Nathan Knottingham is transforming online education in the mortgage sector. As the CEO of MLO Force, Nathan leverages his experience as both a leader and originator to make NMLS Continuing Education as affordable and painless as possible.
A frequent speaker on the mortgage conference circuit, Nathan often sheds light on the best and highest use of the VA Home Loan. Since 2019, he has served as the COO of Vetted VA, which not only provides trusted information for the industry but also fosters a supportive community for lenders and originators serving veterans through homeownership.
Nathan also serves as Chief of Staff for Be My Neighbor Mortgage, where he plays a key role in supporting borrowers on their homeownership journey.
Connect with Nathan
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanknottingham/
About Dale Vermillion
Dale Vermillion, an industry icon, has trained over 1,000,000 lending professionals and worked with more than 600 organizations. He is a three-time HousingWire Vanguard, a member of the 2022 Global Mortgage 100, and the author of Navigating the Mortgage Maze. Dale is also the founder of Mortgage Professionals Providing Hope.
Connect with Dale
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About Batting 1,000
Batting 1,000 with Dale Vermillion is a production of Mortgage Champions. The show is produced and edited by Jake Vermillion. Music by Envato Elements.
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