24-03 The Cash Crusader
Issue 2
2024

The Cash Crusader

Issue three of Mortgage Women Magazine recaps the largest Mortgage Star Conference to date, highlighting themes of resiliency and empowerment in the workplace. A profile of Vanessa Montañez at City National Bank traces her journey from a modest beginning in mortgage lending to leading community-focused initiatives, marking a transformative career dedicated to empowering underserved communities nationwide. The issue also offers insights about embracing the ups and downs of the industry and how to lead with empathy.

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From The Issue

Chasing The Cash
People
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Chasing The Cash

How Dr. Vanessa Montañez turned early career flubs into a groundbreaking role in community lending at City National Bank

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People
Leadership
Fair Lending’s New Groove
In The Know
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Fair Lending’s New Groove

Recent litigagion may bleed into fair lending and agency regulation

By 
Daniella Casseres
In The Know
Pro Tips
Empowered Living
Pro Tips
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Empowered Living

Thriving in the workplace means working on yourself during downtime

By 
Janine Cascio
Pro Tips
Balance
Keep Cool, Calm, And Compliant
In The Know
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Keep Cool, Calm, And Compliant

Lenders need to craft a culture of compliance and customer care

By 
Linda Conner
In The Know
Pro Tips
Creating Buzz
Pro Tips
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Creating Buzz

How to promote your event on social media

By 
Mary Margaret Hogan
Pro Tips
Marketing
Get Vocal
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Get Vocal

Speaking up is like exercising: each time you do it, you grow stronger

By 
Tina Asher
Pro Tips
Balance