The VA loan, NAR Settlement, and shifting mortgage landscape with Nathan Knottingham

Batting 1,000 with Dale Vermillion

Endeared to history as the last great Philosopher King, Marcus Aurelius's legacy is shaped more by his stoic writings than by his imperial conquests.

Similarly, I believe Nathan Knottingham—Chief of Staff at Vetted VA and Co-Founder of MLO Force—will be remembered more for his insights into leadership, the heart of service, and the centrality of purpose than for his daily impact in reshaping our industry.

As an advocate for housing for veterans and an expert in continuing education training, Nathan is a wealth of knowledge for lenders and loan officers. But throughout this dynamic conversation, it became clear that he has a challenge for every originator, branch manager, and mortgage executive willing to listen: to be better and do better—not just for ourselves, but for our industry, our teams, and the borrowers we ultimately serve.

This conversation will leave you reflecting on how you lead your team, serve your clients, and, ultimately, live out your purpose in business and life.

About MLO Force

Mortgage loan originators and brokers wield great power in the lives and dreams of American homeowners. With that power comes (you guessed it) great responsibility. MLO Force believes the mortgage journey should transcend the transactional and become transformational for the aspiring and existing homeowners we interact with. Our CE aims to bring out the best in every MLO—to be a mortgage hero to your borrowers; ethical, people-first, and ready to do what it takes to make a difference in their lives.

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About Nathan Knottingham

As the former Chief of Staff at Be My Neighbor Mortgage, Nathan played a key role in supporting comprehensive homeownership journeys. Nathan is deeply committed to supporting veterans through Vetted VA and revolutionizing mortgage industry education with Knowledge Coop. His passion for advocacy, collaboration, and creating meaningful change continues to define his work as a Cofounder of MLO Force.

Connect with Nathan

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanknottingham/

About Dale Vermillion

Dale Vermillion, an industry icon, has trained over 1,000,000 lending professionals and worked with more than 600 organizations. He is a three-time HousingWire Vanguard, a member of the 2022 Global Mortgage 100, and the author of Navigating the Mortgage Maze. Dale is also the founder of Mortgage Professionals Providing Hope.

Connect with Dale

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About Batting 1,000

Batting 1,000 with Dale Vermillion is a production of Mortgage Champions. The show is produced and edited by Jake Vermillion. Music by Envato Elements.

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