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Most mortgage marketing gets ignored because most mortgage marketing feels generic.

Relationship-driven communication performs differently.

Usherpa 2025 benchmarking showed average engagement rates far exceeding traditional industry benchmarks because relevant communication still matters.

Technology should not just send more emails.

It should help loan officers send the right message at the right time to the right people.

That is the difference between automation and engagement.

15 years. That kind of tenure says a lot.

Today we’re celebrating Laura Jerdak and her 15 years with Usherpa.

Laura has been a steady force behind the scenes for more than a decade, helping support our clients, our data, our operations, and honestly just about everything in between. Her knowledge, consistency, and willingness to jump in wherever needed have made a lasting impact on both our team and the lenders we serve every day.

People like Laura are a huge part of what makes Usherpa special. We’re incredibly grateful for her dedication, hard work, and the countless ways she helps keep things moving forward.

Thank you for 15 amazing years, Laura 💙

Technology was never supposed to replace the loan officer. It should help them build stronger relationships, stay top of mind, and work smarter.

If your CRM is only storing contacts in 2026, you’re using yesterday’s technology.

Worth the read.

Big thank you to Elizabeth Million for the thoughtful review and kind words about your experience with Usherpa.

We are incredibly grateful for partners like you and the team at Elevations Credit Union. Hearing how our training, support, and ongoing strategy sessions are making an impact is exactly why we do what we do.

We believe the best technology is only as strong as the partnership behind it, and feedback like this keeps us focused on what matters most. Supporting your success.

Thank you again for trusting Usherpa as your CRM partner.

What does engagement look like when relationship marketing is done well?

It looks like open rates that outperform benchmarks.
It looks like automation that drives conversations.
It looks like technology built to surface opportunities, not just store contacts.

At Usherpa, we believe a CRM should do more than manage data. It should help generate trust, repeat business, and referrals.

Because relationships aren’t a soft metric. They’re a growth strategy.

🌱 Earth Day Tip for Loan Officers:

Clean your database.

Removing duplicates + outdated contacts doesn’t just improve performance, it reduces unnecessary outreach and wasted marketing.

Smarter data = smarter marketing.

Happy Birthday to our Chief Canine Officer, Satchmo 🐾🎉

Today we’re celebrating the real leader behind the scenes at Usherpa… the one keeping morale high, stress low, and snack accountability in check.

Satchmo, loyal companion to Chris Harrington, has mastered the art of leadership:
✔ Always present
✔ Great listener
✔ Never misses a chance to follow up (especially if food is involved)

In a world full of busy schedules and big ideas, Satchmo reminds us what really matters… showing up, staying loyal, and bringing a little joy to everyone around you.

Happy Birthday, Satchmo! 🐶💙
We hope your day is filled with treats, belly rubs, and maybe a few extra walks.

Authentic intelligence recognizes that in mortgage lending, the human connection is still the most powerful differentiator. Does your technology amplify your team’s strengths? Or does it attempt to automate away your competitive advantage? https://loom.ly/Lu3K1ow

Rather than auto-generating generic outreach or removing the human element from communication, Usherpa leverages data and automation to tee up smarter conversations. See it in action. https://loom.ly/Lu3K1ow

A big thank you to Natalie Alexander and the team at Willow Bend Mortgage for this incredible testimonial.

We are especially proud to partner with organizations that value culture, service, and intentional growth the same way we do. Hearing that our implementation process felt fast, flexible, and thoughtfully guided, while also delivering a meaningful upgrade in support, is exactly the experience we strive to create.

Partnership is at the core of everything we do, and we are grateful for the trust you placed in us from day one.

Thank you for being part of the Usherpa community.

At Usherpa, AI doesn’t stand for artificial intelligence alone. It represents something deeper: authentic intelligence. That distinction is critical. https://loom.ly/Lu3K1ow