40 UNDER 40 INFLUENTIAL MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS
SAISHA SVOBODA
ALBA THURMAN
Vice President Zigzy Age: 29
How did you get into this field? I was new to the workforce and looking for any opportunity for stability. I didn’t expect it, but when I found my first position in the mortgage business at New American Funding, it sparked a passion. I dipped my feet into various areas until I found the part of that lets me live out my passion daily: technology. By building technology for the loan officer, real estate agent and homebuyer, I am able to help build solutions. What do you consider your greatest success of 2020? Our Zigzy family just won the 2020 Regional Timmy Award for Best Tech Culture, which makes me extremely proud. Also, not only did our Zigzy family overcome the hurdles of 2020 with grace, but we have expanded our number of products, continued a wonderful culture remotely, and have not lost one bit of our passion. This is my greatest success of 2020. What would you like to see from the mortgage industry in 2021? I would like to see the industry fully prepare itself for the millennial wave about to hit us and implement solutions that mirror the desire for click-of-a-button and instant gratification.
Mortgage Advisor Synergy One Lending Age: 34 How did you get into this field? What keeps you motivated to stay? I got into this business because I really love helping people. What really motivates me is helping those that don't think they can have the American Dream and owning a home. I really enjoy changing lives and giving them the proper guidance. Have you had any great mentors? I've had some amazing mentors. All of these individuals have given me an opportunity to be a part of their team and most important provided so much knowledge. What do you consider your greatest success of 2020? My greatest success in 2020 would be being able to pivot my business during the pandemic. Most importantly I was able to provide a different kind of service this year to my clients. Meaning a lot more guidance and education due to the consistent changes that were happening and still changing lives. What would you like to see from the mortgage industry in 2021? What I would like to see in 2021 is a strong market, which will lead me into being able to help more families.
Greg Gadson
I AM A VETERAN AND THIS IS MY VICTORY.
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“My victory is proving that nothing can hold me back.” While serving in Iraq, an explosion took both of Greg’s legs. But it didn’t touch his spirit. Today, Greg is an entrepreneur, photographer and public speaker. DAV helps veterans of every generation get the benefits they’ve earned—helping more than a million veterans each year. Support more victories for veterans®. Go to DAV.org.
