HMA Mortgage

11/02/2026

Turns out our team is just as committed to Halloween as they are to their borrowers! Watch the video and let us know who you think took the crown!🎃

11/01/2026

Lights on, doorbells working, walkways safe. 🏡✨Whether guests are coming or not, it’s nice knowing your home is ready to welcome anyone in.

10/30/2026

Interest rates? Not scary. 👻

You know what IS scary? Trying to navigate the mortgage process without the right people in your corner!

The good news? With the right team, a little mortgage magic, and three partners who know how to get the job done, there's nothing to be afraid of!

From all of us at HMA Mortgage, have a safe and Happy Halloween! 🧡

Robert Fillyaw David E. Holland Jr. Tom Mills

10/28/2026

Your next customer might not find you on Google. They might ask ChatGPT who they should call.

So what happens if AI recommends your competition instead?

On Episode 105 of Lending Leadership, Rachael sat down with Jaden Botterini, founder of Botterini Marketing Group, to talk about how search is changing and what businesses need to pay attention to.

But she also got into his pretty incredible entrepreneurial story, from competitive gymnastics to building a marketing business through persistence, relationships, and a willingness to figure things out.

There's a lot here for loan officers, business owners, and anyone trying to stay ahead of the curve.

🎙️ Episode 105 is out now!

Watch or listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35Hm9nPgM3k&t=21s

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10/28/2026

Scarier than clowns in the drain? “I’ll fix it someday.” 🤡 Let’s talk about a Reno Loan and make someday today. 🎃

10/26/2026

Some things refuse to stay buried. Like that floral wallpaper from 1982. 👻

You’ve steamed it, scraped it, and maybe even painted over it, but somehow it keeps coming back. If your walls are haunting you, an HMA Reno Loan can help you finance the updates your home actually deserves.

Let’s talk about giving your space a fresh start. 🎃

10/22/2026

Some rooms are haunted. Others are just stuck in 1974. 👻

Avocado tile, harvest gold fixtures, and a mirror that’s seen things. If your bathroom feels like a portal to another dimension, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to live in that forever.

HMA Home Makeover helps homeowners finance the updates that bring their space back to the present. Let’s talk about what’s possible for your home.

🎃 Reach out to an HMA loan officer to get started.

10/21/2026

Should I Stay or Should I Go? 🎙️

How do you know when it's really time to leave your mortgage company, or when you're just being recruited REALLY well?

In 2024, we tackled this topic on Lending Leadership Podcast. But the market has changed, recruiting has changed, and we thought it was time to revisit the conversation.

Because for most successful loan officers, it doesn't start with money.
It's usually something else. Pricing, operations, leadership, technology, culture or the feeling that you're just not moving forward.

Then another company comes along promising something better, maybe with a big check attached.

But is the grass actually greener?

In this episode, Tom Mills and Robert Fillyaw get into the questions every LO should ask BEFORE making a move.

✔️ Are you growing where you are?
✔️ What are you really gaining, and potentially giving up?
✔️ What's that signing bonus actually worth?
✔️ Have you read the fine print?
✔️ Are you moving toward something better or just being recruited away from something good?

Rates change. Comp changes. Technology changes. Relationships are a whole lot harder to replace.

If you're a loan officer, whether you're considering a move or perfectly happy where you are, this one's worth your time.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode at LendingLeadership.com.
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10/19/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Mike Venable to HMA Mortgage as our new Executive Vice President of Operations!

Mike brings extensive leadership experience across the banking and mortgage industries, having held key roles at other leading financial institutions.

With a passion for people-focused leadership, operational excellence, and innovation, Mike has a proven track record of building strong teams, improving efficiencies, and enhancing the customer experience.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mike is a dedicated husband, father, and active member of his Southern New Jersey community.

We're excited for the experience, leadership, and fresh perspective Mike brings to HMA as we continue to grow!

Welcome to the HMA family, Mike! 💚🏡

10/18/2026

🚩 THROW THE FLAG: DELAY OF GAME!

Myth: “I’ll wait until interest rates are perfect.”

Here’s the play everyone forgets. When rates drop, buyers who were sitting on the sideline all snap into action at once. More buyers competing for the same homes usually means more offers, more bidding wars, and less room to negotiate.

Right now, with less competition in the game, buyers often have more room to negotiate price, terms, and closing costs. That window doesn’t stay open forever.

Waiting for the “perfect” rate might mean trading a quieter market now for a crowded one later.

Talk to an HMA loan officer about what today’s market actually means for you. 🏈