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1st Loan Officer is a resource for mortgage and real estate professionals who want to grow their business. We publish practical, experience-based guidance on lead generation, prospecting, referral relationships, and marketing. It is published by the team at 1st Nationwide Mortgage (NMLS #1281), in business since 2005.