Lasting Leadership : Impact That Actually Matters ft. Matthew Patterson

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Matthew Patterson, the President of First Alliance Home Mortgage and one of the industry’s most grounded and quietly influential leaders. Matthew’s path is not the typical decades-long climb—his rise has been marked by rapid advancement, authentic leadership, and a commitment to building teams that put the borrower first.

Before taking the helm at First Alliance Home Mortgage, Matthew held leadership roles at Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp, Rate, Superior Mortgage, Greentree Mortgage, and Wells Fargo. His experience spans originations, retail lending, corporate sales, business development, and executive leadership—giving him a rare, 360-degree understanding of what loan officers, lenders, and consumers actually need to succeed.

At First Alliance Home Mortgage, Matthew leads a company rooted in local service, in-house processing, and real relationships. With underwriting, processing, and closing all handled locally, First Alliance has built a reputation for speed, clarity, and borrower-first decision-making. Matthew’s leadership extends that mission—ensuring that loan officers feel supported, consumers feel understood, and the company stays committed to the communities it serves.

In this episode, we unpack Matthew’s approach to leadership that lasts, including:

• What separates temporary leaders from impactful ones

• How to build teams that stay focused when the market is uncertain

• Why “leadership energy” matters more than leadership titles

• The importance of borrower trust and relationship-driven service

• What Matthew learned from working across nearly every role in mortgage

• How First Alliance Home Mortgage maintains speed and quality without losing its personal touch

• What it really takes to grow a regional lender without losing its culture

Matthew’s story is not just about career growth—it’s about impact, service, and creating an environment where people can do the best work of their lives. If you’re a loan officer, branch leader, mortgage executive, or anyone working to build something that lasts, this episode will give you clarity, perspective, and practical leadership takeaways you can use immediately.

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