It’s no big secret that during my time spent here on your wonderful planet, I don’t venture far from my living and working quarters located in Dayton, Ohio. While I…
Author: Mort the Mortgage Mentor
A Cornucopia of Awards
With barely a chance to stop and catch our breath, we see them… coming right on the heels of Halloween are the winter holidays, rolling in like a Mannheim Steamroller!…
John Carpenter, the Builder
Happy Halloween, Earthlings! As you can probably imagine, Halloween is the one day of the year when I – a simple alien from the distant planet of Amicitia – can…
Navigating Economic Downturns: Credit Unions Must Prioritize Member Life Events
Last week, the 2023 myCUmortgage Partner Conference came to a close. This year’s amped up event was full of insights on today’s challenging market and how credit unions are uniquely…
Press 1 to Speak with Me
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit a local credit union and observe the day-to-day business activity taking place at the branch. At one point, a…
Are You Ready for Some Football?!
“Hop to Run King Trips Right Tear 52 Sway All Go Special X-Shallow Cross H-Wide.” Translated into my Earth language of choice – English – that means, “Welcome back to…
Teamwork & Cornhole
All work and no play makes Mort a dull alien. It’s true. As engrossed as I am in the credit union mortgage business, even I need a break. Thank the…
Get Amped Up This Fall
Since first arriving here on Earth, I’ve been absorbing as much of your culture and ways of life as I can. I’ve also learned much about your seasonal weather changes…