Four KPIs every mortgage originator should know

Rich Weidel, CEO of Princeton Mortgage, shared why mortgage originators need to think beyond sales production and start operating like business owners. Drawing from lessons learned after entering the industry from a finance background, Weidel outlined the four mortgage originator KPIs he believes every originator should track to improve both compensation and borrower outcomes.

KPI 1 → Gross revenue per loan

Understanding gross revenue per loan helps originators measure the true size of the business they are generating rather than focusing solely on loan volume. Tracking both per-loan and annual revenue provides a clearer picture of production and supports a more business-minded approach to growth.

KPI 2 → Earnings margin

Earnings margin measures how much of that revenue loan originators actually keep. Evaluating compensation as a percentage of revenue, rather than focusing only on basis points, provides a more accurate view of profitability.

KPI 3→ Sales expense per funded loan

Sales expense per funded loan tracks the cost of acquiring and closing business. Having a clear idea of what it costs to acquire and close business can reveal opportunities to improve profitability without increasing production.

KPI 4→ Corporate expense per funded loan

Sales expenses are only part of the equation. Corporate expense per funded loan captures the operational costs required to support each funded mortgage and is a key component of overall cost per loan. Improvements in productivity and automation can help reduce these expenses while maintaining service levels.

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Rich Weidel
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