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You're joining 38 years of purpose-driven mortgage banking, a team where you matter, your clients matter, and your success is our success.

Your 5-phase journey

Setup → first funded loan

1
Setup & onboardingLicensing, systems, credentials
2
Team assignmentLOA, processor, support structure
3
Transition partnershipsReferral outreach & warm intros
4
File review & structuringPipeline review, loan setup in ARIVE
5
Loan fundingClose, fund, and celebrate

Your onboarding checklist

Your operations team handles every step. You’ll see each one check off as it’s completed. The only things you need to do are sign your pre-hire paperwork and contract in pre-boarding.

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Partners at a glance

Since 1988

Founded on a simple philosophy — customers matter, referral partners matter, and the community matters. Everyone contributes, everyone benefits, everyone matters.

38+Years in business
60K+Loans closed
MultiState licensed
1988Founded · San Jose CA

Onboarding roadmap

5 phases · Day 1 → first loan

Our 5-phase transition plan was built to eliminate friction. Every step is supported — from system access on day one through your first closing and beyond.

1

Setup & onboarding

Day 1–7 · Foundational access
NMLS transfer and state licensing handled
ARIVE LOS account provisioned and configured
HighLevel CRM and WorkDesk access granted
Microsoft 365 credentials & email setup
Vanity domain and personal Apply Now page launched
Home Base intranet orientation
2

Team assignment

Week 1–2 · Operational support
Introduction to your Loan Officer Assistant (LOA) & processor
Review LO → LOA → processor workflow together
First team sync and communication protocol set
ARIVE pipeline visibility shared across team
3

Transition partnership launches

Week 2–3 · Activate referrals
Warm introductions to key Realtor partners
CRM import and segmentation of your database
Announcement marketing via HighLevel automation
Social media profile updates with Partners branding
4

File review & structuring

Week 2–4 · Pipeline flowing
Existing pipeline entered into ARIVE
Loan structure review with your team
Lender Price comparison run on all active files
Pre-approval letters issued through ARIVE
Processing handoff completed for all submitted files
5

Loan funding

Ongoing · Close and build legacy
First loan closes and funds at Partners
Post-close review and lessons learned with your team
Referral partner thank-you sequence triggered in CRM
Monthly production review with leadership

What we stand for

Five core values

These aren't words on a wall. They're the standards we hold each other to — every day, every loan, every interaction.

01

Integrity

Honesty

We keep our promises and stand firm on our commitments.

02

Solutions

Results

We focus on solving problems and finding solutions.

03

Relationships

Connection

We build relationships based on trust and mutual respect.

04

Diligence

Hard work

We work hard and take pride in giving our best.

05

Wellbeing

All dimensions

We care and promote wellbeing for our team and community.

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Get producing fast with structured training.
Learning & Development

Training built for real results.

From your first login to your first funded loan — structured, supported, designed to get you producing fast.

Mandatory · Part 1

New User Training, Part 1

Recorded video walkthrough — complete before your first login. Or register for a live session.

Mandatory · Part 2

New User Training, Part 2

Second part of the core ARIVE training series. Required before active use.

Core system

ARIVE LOS — full walkthrough

Pipeline management, borrower intake, disclosure issuance, condition tracking, and lender submission in one platform.

LO workflow

Lead → app → pre-approval → submit

ARIVE app link delivery, pulling credit, issuing pre-approvals, locking rates, and handing off to processing.

Pipeline view

Dashboard & pipeline management

Track conditions, monitor locks expiring, and see funded totals at a glance.

CRM

HighLevel — your marketing engine

Automated drip campaigns, pre-approval milestone texts, birthday messages, and annual review sequences.

Brand Buddy

Co-branded marketing materials

Create custom co-branded flyers, open house materials, and social posts with your Realtor partners.

WorkDesk

Partners WorkDesk — communications hub

Text, email, VOIP calling, and task management in one place.

Retail

Partners in-house loan programs

FHA, Conventional, VA, USDA, Jumbo, DSCR, Bank Statement, Reverse Mortgage, Fix & Flip, Commercial, Doctor Loan.

Wholesale

Partners Private Capital — broker access

Easy Flip, Build Smart, Rent Flow, Quick Bridge, Multi-Capacity Bridge Loans.

Pricing

Lender Price — real-time best execution

Price 90+ lenders in seconds. Run side-by-side scenarios between banking and brokering channels.

Intranet

Home Base — unified workplace

Everything in one place: ARIVE, Lender Price, HR, licensing, marketing resources, and operations guides.

Resources

AMCs, lenders & operations

Quick access to your approved AMC list, lender portal logins, and the full Partners operations playbook.

HR & licensing

HR, benefits & licensing hub

Manage your NMLS, HR documents, and stay current on compliance requirements.

Leadership

Direct access to leadership

Leif Boyd (President) and Peter Schwartz (EVP, National Business Development) — 50+ combined years of mortgage expertise.

Development

Weekly team calls & training

Market updates, product changes, compliance, and best practices with guest speakers and lender reps.

Strategy

Business planning & growth

Build your personal production plan, referral partner strategy, and 90-day milestones with leadership.

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Training resources · ARIVE LOS

Tips & tricks knowledge base.

Every tip Emily sends — archived, organized, and searchable.

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LiveUpdated weekly

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ARIVE Tips · Emily Downer

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    Every tool that powers your day.
    Tech Stack

    Modern tools for modern loan officers.

    Less overhead. More tech. More of your production stays with you and your clients.

    Your complete tech stack

    $175/mo · Modern banker model

    Traditional lenders bury revenue in people, places, and management layers. Partners invests in tools instead.

    🚀

    ARIVE LOS

    Loan Origination System

    Cutting-edge LOS with integrated POS & pricing engine. Manage pipeline, disclosures, conditions in one platform.

    💰

    Lender Price

    Real-time pricing engine

    Prices 90+ lenders in real time. Best-execution analysis for both banker and broker channels.

    🖥️

    Partners WorkDesk

    Unified work environment

    Pipeline, tasks, text, email, and VOIP calling in one dashboard built for Partners workflow.

    📣

    HighLevel CRM

    Marketing automation

    Automated marketing sequences, milestone texts, anniversary alerts, and custom campaigns.

    🌐

    Personal web page

    Vanity domain + Apply Now

    Branded online presence with integrated Apply Now. Mobile-optimized and synced with ARIVE.

    📋

    EOS + FDS

    Lead & loan management

    Pre-approval engine, loan proposals, lender management, database retention, and bulk marketing.

    Automated business intelligence

    ABI is your unfair advantage. Real-time alerts about borrower activity, life events, and financial milestones — so you act before the competition knows what's happening.

    Conversation alerts — credit inquiries & mortgage activity
    Life events — marriages, moves, trust alerts
    New listing alerts — clients re-entering the market
    Refinance alerts — cash-out, rate, MI removal
    Credit improvement — clients ready to upgrade

    Monthly tech stack cost

    Full stack (LO)$175 / mo
    LOA packageBonus
    Processor packageBonus

    ARIVE, Lender Price, WorkDesk, HighLevel CRM, ABI, Microsoft 365, personal website + vanity domain.

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    The power of choice — banker vs broker.
    Transition Lending

    The power of choice.

    You're a Modern Mortgage Banker — with the control of a bank and the pricing flexibility of a broker.

    Banker vs broker

    Two channels · One LO

    Use both channels to serve every client. Each comes with its own advantages — you choose which fits each deal.

    Banking matters

    In-house control · faster closings

    • Early CD issuance — we control the timeline
    • Docs early when needed
    • Fund early when needed
    • Use in-house AMCs for faster appraisals
    • Eat lock extensions easily when needed
    • Issue lender credit with ease
    • No back-end compensation disclosure
    • Double app without disclosing on challenging files
    • More control over the client experience

    Brokering matters

    Pricing · product · client-first

    • Pricing, pricing, pricing — always competitive
    • Product, product, product — never limited
    • Never worry about competitor offerings
    • Get the best deal for the client — comp stays the same
    • Better rates through 90+ wholesale channels
    • No commission caps — production = income
    • Full database ownership
    • 1099 options (based on state)
    • Less overhead & more transparency

    You have the power of choice.

    Every loan, every deal — you decide which channel serves your client best.

    Loan programs we offer

    Retail + Wholesale
    Retail
    Partners Mortgage
    FHA
    Conventional
    VA
    USDA
    Jumbo
    DSCR
    Bank Statement
    Reverse Mortgage
    Fix & Flip
    Commercial
    Doctor Loan
    Wholesale
    Partners Private Capital
    Easy Flip · Fix & Flip
    Build Smart · Ground-up construction
    Rent Flow · DSCR rental
    Quick Bridge · Stabilized bridge
    Multi-Capacity Bridge Loans
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    Your support team — your engine.
    Operational Excellence

    Thrive with your support team.

    Support roles aren't overhead — they're the engine that frees you to produce.

    Free up your time

    Focus on revenue-generating activities

    Ensure compliance

    Quality control baked into every step

    Drive scalability

    Consistent workflows = higher production

    3Roles supporting you

    LO · LOA · Processor

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    LO Workflow

    Loan officer — stage by stage

    StageActions
    Lead / app management
    First point of contact with borrower
    Send ARIVE apply link
    Inform borrower to submit docs in ARIVE
    Update LOA with pre-approval info
    Pull credit (LOA can pull if licensed)
    Communicate file ready for pre-approval
    Pre-approval received
    Pre-approval details received from LOA
    Connect with borrower on options/scenarios/rate
    Update LOA with any structure changes
    Issue pre-approval letter to borrower
    Contract readiness
    Send contract & escrow info to LOA
    Send loan amount, rate & investor info
    Lock loan once LOA confirms all docs received
    Keep borrower & agents informed on milestones
    Submission to processing/UW
    Maintain closing coordination with processor
    Work closely with LOA/processor on concerns
    Follow up with processor through funding
    Coordinate signing & timely closure
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    LOA Workflow

    Loan officer assistant — stage by stage

    StageActions
    New lead / app submitted
    Review app for completeness
    Flag missing or inconsistent info
    Confirm employment type: W-2, 1099, self-employed
    Send VOE & calculate income
    Collect & organize docs through ARIVE
    Send welcome email & needs list
    Pre-approval prep
    Pull property tax & calculate taxes
    Look up HOA/solar in Zillow/Redfin
    Verify income per VOE
    Pull product & pricing per LO notes
    Run AUS (DU or LP)
    If ready → LO issues pre-approval letter
    Offer accepted / contract
    LOA orders fees & title documents
    Update ARIVE with contract & property info
    Upload FNMA 3.4 to investor portal
    Confirm product, pricing, locked or floating with LO
    Submission to processing/UW
    Prepare UW cover letter
    Confirm ARIVE organized & docs labeled
    Submit loan to processing in ARIVE
    Email processor: fee sheet, lock confirmation, cover letter
    Follow up until disclosures signed
    Processor Workflow

    Processor — full pipeline flow

    Phase 1 · DisclosuresPhase 2 · Title & appraisalPhase 3 · UnderwritingPhase 4 · Clear to close
    File assigned — loan set up in ARIVE
    File reviewed: income, assets, credit, LOS match
    Loan disclosures prepared
    Disclosure draft sent to LO for approval
    Initial disclosures sent for signature
    Escrow title items requested
    Title items reviewed — corrections if needed
    Confirm disclosures signed
    Order appraisal once ITP received
    AUS re-ran before submission
    Submit loan to lender for UW
    Order credit supplements as needed
    Download & communicate conditions
    Work conditions with third parties
    Prepare & send CD once LO approves
    Submit clear to close with lender
    Request final fees from escrow
    Loan docs prepared upon CTC
    Communicate with LOA/LO & escrow through funding
    Ensure docs labeled & FSS received
    IT Support

    Greenlight IT

    Microsoft 365, email, Teams, SharePoint

    support@greenlightcyber.com
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    Resource Library

    Documents & resources.

    All your guides, workflows, and training materials in one place — available to everyone on your team.

    Document library

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