Licensing direction
Talk through the basic licensing path, sponsorship, continuing education, and the questions to ask before entering a new state or role.
Mortgage careers with Dave Overholser
Build a mortgage business with a working originator in your corner.
Explore NEXA Lending through a practical conversation about licensing, day-to-day origination, marketing, and the kind of business you want to create.
Working originatorA current, practical viewpoint
Business-building focusSystems, marketing, and follow-up
Real estate experienceInsight into agent and client needs
A clear starting point
Know what the mortgage business asks of you.
Mortgage origination is a licensed sales career built on trust, follow-up, knowledge, and consistent prospecting. Dave will help you understand the opportunity before you commit.
Real workflow
Discuss what happens from the first borrower conversation through application, documentation, processing, and closing.
Personal production
Explore how you plan to build relationships, generate opportunities, use technology, and stay in touch with borrowers and referral partners.
The NEXA onboarding path
Know what happens after you register.
NEXA’s official Flight Plan organizes onboarding into clear stages, from your first questionnaire through system access, sponsorship, training, and ongoing support.
Register and complete your questionnaire
Your answers help the onboarding team prepare the right path for your role and experience.
Complete the application and agreements
Finish the employment application, review the appropriate agreement, and schedule onboarding.
Verify identification and licensing items
Confirm the required documents, background and credit check, fees, and state sponsorship needs.
Match your experience to the right path
NEXA distinguishes experienced independent originators from developing loan officers who need additional mentorship.
Receive credentials and system access
After onboarding and sponsorship steps are complete, new team members receive company and origination-system access.
Attend training and use the support team
Onboarding specialists, live support, required courses, and weekly training help you get established.
After you register through Dave’s link: Dave will send you the official NEXA Onboarding Flight Plan with the detailed checklist, current links, fees, and training schedule.
What the conversation covers
Bring your goals—and your hard questions.
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Your background
Sales experience, existing licenses, referral relationships, market knowledge, and the time you can commit.
2
Your business model
Who you want to serve, how you expect to create leads, and what kind of mortgage practice you want to build.
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Your next action
Dave will help identify what you need to verify and the most sensible next step if NEXA is a potential fit.
A broader transaction view
Mortgage knowledge meets real estate experience.
Because Dave works in both industries, he understands the needs of borrowers, agents, and the professionals moving a transaction toward closing. That perspective can help new originators learn how strong communication and reliable follow-through build referral relationships.
“A mortgage career starts with more than product knowledge. You need a plan to earn trust, create conversations, and follow through.”
Common questions
Before you move forward
Do I need an active mortgage license?
Loan originator activities generally require the appropriate license or authorization. Your exact path depends on your role and state. Dave can discuss his experience, but you should confirm current requirements with the relevant regulator and company licensing team.
Can experienced loan officers talk with Dave too?
Yes. The conversation can focus on your present production, referral sources, business goals, and the specific company information you need to compare.
Where can I get the current compensation and program details?
Schedule a conversation with Dave. He can direct you to the current official materials and the right people for confirmation. Compensation and company programs can change.
Can I work in both mortgage and real estate?
That depends on licensing, company rules, state law, disclosure requirements, and how each transaction is handled. The opportunities are presented separately here so you can evaluate each one clearly.
Ready to explore NEXA Lending?
Use Dave’s recruiting link to begin, or schedule a conversation first if you still have questions.