Kurt Nikolai

Managing Partner @First Option Mortgage

Atlanta, GA, US

One of 3 owners of well-established mortgage banking firm currently licensed in 38 states having 2020 annual production exceeding $900 million. • Lead and define strategic planning for Long-term and short-term initiatives, new market expansion and overall business operations;• Establish company policies and procedures and monitor branch and corporate activities to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations as well as investor requirements;• Oversee Corporate Governance and all Legal matters• Oversee Customer Service and personally handle any elevated customer complaints. Manage relationship with the Define production and sales strategies including compensation plans;• Create and maintain relationships with business partners such as Correspondent investors, title companies and/or closing attorneys, software firms, etc;• Establish pricing policies and define secondary marketing strategies;• Primary point of contact for NMLS licensing procedures;• Oversee all corporate functions including processing, closing, post-closing, funding, shipping and insuring;• Handle all other matters relating to the successful operation of First Option Mortgage, LLC.

University of Missouri

Bachelor of Science