Back to Basics and Grit in the Mortgage Industry: Joey Roquet on the MDME Podcast

Joey Roquet is a vice president and top producer at Secure Choice Lending, a Riverside-based mortgage brokerage. Joey’s been involved in the mortgage industry since age 19, and worked his way up from loan assistant to branch manager. He’s experienced every loan type, program, and scenario which allows him to help his clients reach their goals while providing the best customer service and experience. Despite most of the industry struggling in 2022, Joey led Secure Choice Lending through significant growth. During this episode, Joey and MDME host Jon Maddux discuss Joey's path through the mortgage industry, what makes his company stand out, how to grow a company during tough times, the importance of culture and hiring right people, how to build relationships by getting back to the basics, how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect the future of mortgage lending, the benefits and drawbacks of non-QM, tips for mortgage brokers, and their optimistic predictions for 2023.