2026 Woman of Influence: Caryn Grafton

Caryn Grafton

Caryn Grafton is executive vice president and National Retail Sales manager at Atlantic Coast Mortgage, where she helps lead the company’s retail sales organization while overseeing coaching, recruiting and leadership development initiatives. With more than two decades of mortgage experience, she has built a career that combines high-level production, team development and sales leadership.

Throughout her career, Grafton has closed more than 5,500 transactions totaling over $2.5 billion in loan volume while earning recognition from industry organizations and publications. Today, she focuses much of her energy on helping mortgage professionals develop their businesses through training, mentorship and accountability programs. Over the years, she has mentored more than 100 loan originators and continues to support the development of future leaders across the industry.

Over the past year, Grafton expanded her influence through speaking engagements, coaching initiatives and the publication of her book, Made for More: 7 Virtues for an Extraordinary Life. Drawing from her own experience in mortgage banking, she shares insights on leadership, business development, referral-based sales and professional growth with audiences across the country.

At Atlantic Coast Mortgage, Grafton works closely with leadership teams to strengthen sales performance, recruiting efforts and company culture. She has helped develop coaching programs designed to improve skills, confidence and long-term business growth for loan officers throughout the organization.

Known for her practical and relationship-focused leadership style, Grafton emphasizes accountability, consistency and personal growth. Through her work as a producer, coach, mentor and executive leader, she continues to influence both individual professionals and the broader mortgage industry.

Name:

Caryn Grafton

Title:

Executive Vice President, National Retail Sales Manager

Company Name:

Atlantic Coast Mortgage

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