Redefining
Mortgage
Lending

Empowering experienced originators with unmatched pricing, streamlined processes, and complete independence to grow their business.

Redefining
Mortgage
Lending

The Smart Retail MLO Model

Empowering experienced loan originators with unmatched pricing, streamlined processes, and complete independence to grow their business

Timeline

2006

Opened doors as a broker

2013

Became a non-delegated lender

2017

Transitioned to a delegated lender for conventional loans

2018

Obtained VA Automatic Authority

2019

Obtained FHA Unconditional Direct Endorsement Approval

2024

Launched Smart Retail Revolution

Experience, Evolution & Excellence

Finofi Mortgage (formerly Foote Capital Mortgage Company) was founded in 2006 by a husband-and-wife team with the goal of offering a more personalized mortgage experience to their clients.

From our beginnings as a mortgage broker to becoming a direct lender with in-house underwriting, we have continually adapted to meet the needs of our loan originators and our clients.

Why Join the Smart Retail Revolution?

❯ Better-than-broker pricing combined with delegated correspondent advantages
❯ Consistent in-house underwriting with fewer overlays
❯ Control your business expenses by choosing how to allocate your marketing and technology funds
❯ Free up time by eliminating mandatory meetings and focusing on your goals
❯ Refer loans in unlicensed states and earn additional income through our referral commission program
❯ Essential marketing and technology includes Microsoft 365 suite, loan origination system, online application, pricing engine, webpage, and business card and loan program flyer design

Simplicity &
Transparency
in every step

Set your desired gross margin based on raw pricing directly from our investors

Operate with a flat organizational structure to maximize your earning potential

Enjoy transparent, predictable costs with a low monthly technology fee that includes essential tools like an online application, pricing engine, and loan origination system

Focus on originating loans while we handle payroll, taxes, and other back-office tasks

Is Smart Retail Right for You?

〜 Perfect for independent originators and small broker/owners ready to focus on production instead of operations

〜 Not a fit for new originators seeking intensive training

〜 If you value transparency, competitive pricing, and operational freedom, you’ll thrive with us

Our STAR Values

Service

Put Others Above Ourselves
We make intentional decisions and take actions to benefit others by being friendly and providing answers through education.

Transparency

Open and Honest Communication
We earn and retain the trust of others by being completely open and honest in all that we do and all that we communicate.

Accountability

Take Ownership
We take responsibility for our words, our actions, and our results.

Respect

Show That We Care
We care enough to think about how our actions and words impact others.

Expanding Nationwide

Our Targeted Markets

Smart Retail MLO Target Markets Map

We are following a strategic path into key markets, aligning our growth with your success.  Additional state licensing may be considered as needed.

Currently Licensed

Future Targeted Licenses

Pending Licenses

Let’s Chat About Your Future

Schedule a Strategy Call Today

Join a team that values your potential, supports your growth, and empowers you to achieve more. Start your journey to a fulfilling and rewarding career today!

let’s build something extraordinary together.

a career that truly works for you—

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