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We make owning a mortgage brokerage easy. You own it. We Support It.

With hands-on training and support we help all broker owners build successful businesses with full control and support.

08/04/2026

Happy Birthday! 🎉

Today we're celebrating Anna Fulgham, our incredible Account Manager at CoLAB!

Anna, thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and the care you bring to every relationship you build. Your hard work, positive attitude, and commitment to supporting our partners and team make a meaningful impact every day.

We’re grateful to have you as part of the CoLAB family and wish you a birthday filled with happiness, laughter, and everything that brings you joy. Here's to another amazing year ahead!

Let's show Anna some birthday love in the comments! 🎂👏🎉

08/03/2026

Closing more loans can grow your business, but systems are what help you grow sustainably.

The right processes, tools, and workflows create consistency, save time, and allow you to scale beyond yourself.

Production gets you there. Systems help you grow.

Get the strategies successful mortgage entrepreneurs are using, subscribe to Co/LAB’s YouTube channel. ➡https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU6mAoSWVjjx7EE__CDL2g

07/31/2026

Defining clear role expectations is one of the most critical steps in hiring the right person. The RO scorecard takes everything from the BusyBee blueprint and transforms vague tasks into specific, measurable results that guide your new hire toward success.

Instead of listing general responsibilities like mortgage pre-approvals, the RO scorecard pushes you to define exact numbers, like handling 12 pre-approvals a week, so your new hire knows precisely what success looks like and you can hold them accountable, ultimately increasing closed business.



We help mortgage brokers and loan officers:
👉Streamline operations
👉Cut costs by 50%
👉Eliminate Stress
👉Stay Compliant
👉Provide Personalized Support
👉Launch and grow a successful mortgage business

Schedule a Introductory appointment: https://colablendingfranchise.com/ownership-strategy-call

07/30/2026

The best loan officers don’t wait for business to slow down before they start marketing.

They build the habit of showing up consistently.

A few minutes each day can help you stay connected, build trust, and create more opportunities.

Want more mortgage business growth strategies? 🎥

Subscribe to the Co/LAB Lending YouTube channel for weekly videos designed to help loan officers grow, scale, and succeed:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU6mAoSWVjjx7EE__CDL2g

07/28/2026

Growth isn't always about working harder, it's about growing as a leader.

The habits that helped you become a successful loan officer won't necessarily help you build a successful brokerage.

At every stage of your business, you'll be challenged to think differently, lead differently, and make decisions with the future in mind.

The more your business grows, the less it should depend on you doing everything.

Instead of asking, "How can I do more?" start asking, "How can I build a business that grows beyond me?"

💬 What's one leadership lesson that's helped you grow your business? Share it in the comments, we'd love to hear your perspective.

For more insights on mortgage business ownership, leadership, and scaling your brokerage, follow Co/LAB and explore the resources at thecolablife.com.

07/17/2026

Happy Birthday, Marcelo Pinheiro! 🎉

Marcelo, thank you for being such a valued part of the Co/LAB team. Your commitment, teamwork, and willingness to help others make a meaningful impact every day.

We hope your birthday is filled with celebration, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest.

Let's show Marcelo some birthday love in the comments! 🎂👏🎈

07/16/2026

These are real conversations with real CoLAB members — loan officers who made the jump from retail to broker owner and never looked back.

$3M months. $4M months. More volume in two months than an entire year at 3% rates. And the support of a full team without doing it alone.

If you've been thinking about making a move but don't know where to start — this one's for you.

Ready to learn more?
📩https://colablendingfranchise.com/ownership-strategy-call

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