In this episode of One Hand at a Time, Chris Welton sits down with Zach Starnes, Regional Vice President and Director of Non-QM Lending at Element Mortgage, for a deep dive into one of the most powerful and misunderstood areas of today’s mortgage industry: Non-QM lending. Zach breaks down why Non-QM loans have become such a valuable tool for borrowers and loan officers alike, and how carving out a niche in this space has allowed him to separate himself in a crowded market. Despite only entering the mortgage industry in 2020, Zach shares how committing fully to the Non-QM space has accelerated his growth and created massive opportunity. The conversation also explores Zach’s background as a football player and how the discipline, teamwork, preparation, and resilience he learned on the field have translated directly into his success in business. From handling pressure to executing game plans, Zach explains how sports prepared him for leadership and performance in the mortgage world. This episode is packed with insights on specialization, mindset, and leveraging past experiences to build a career with purpose and momentum. To learn more about Zach please visit his Instagram! @ZachStarnes
In this episode of One Hand at a Time, Chris Welton sits down with Zach Starnes, Regional Vice President and Director of Non-QM Lending at Element Mortgage, for a deep dive into one of the most powerful and misunderstood areas of today’s mortgage industry: Non-QM lending.
Zach breaks down why Non-QM loans have become such a valuable tool for borrowers and loan officers alike, and how carving out a niche in this space has allowed him to separate himself in a crowded market. Despite only entering the mortgage industry in 2020, Zach shares how committing fully to the Non-QM space has accelerated his growth and created massive opportunity.
The conversation also explores Zach’s background as a football player and how the discipline, teamwork, preparation, and resilience he learned on the field have translated directly into his success in business. From handling pressure to executing game plans, Zach explains how sports prepared him for leadership and performance in the mortgage world.
This episode is packed with insights on specialization, mindset, and leveraging past experiences to build a career with purpose and momentum.
To learn more about Zach please visit his Instagram!
@ZachStarnes