Motto Mortgage Franchise Network Recognized at Annual National Awards Ceremony

Motto Franchising, LLC celebrates the Motto network's top business performers and leaders at the annual Motto MILE Summit in Orlando, Florida.

DENVER, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Motto^® Mortgage, the first-and-only national mortgage brokerage franchise brand in the United States, held its eighth annual awards ceremony during the 2025 Motto Mortgage Innovation and Loan Excellence Summit (MILE) at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, April 5. The Motto Mortgage Awards & Recognition Program recognizes offices, loan originators, and franchise owners for their outstanding achievements, exceptional service, leadership and collaboration, high productivity, and community service in 2024.

"Our annual awards ceremony brings members of the Motto Mortgage franchise network together from all across the country to celebrate their hard work and dedication to their clients," said Ward Morrison, President and CEO of Motto Franchising, LLC. "Together, the Motto network reached nearly $2.7 billion in closed loan volume and helped over 8,400 individuals and families achieve homeownership last year. Congratulations to all the 2024 award winners for making a difference in their communities!"

"Winning the 2024 Broker Owner of the Year award is an important and exciting milestone for our entire family and mortgage team. It's a testament to our hard work, the trust of our referral partners, and the clients who choose us every day," said Paul Johnson, Broker Owner of Motto Mortgage Secure Choice. "We show up for them – whether it's early mornings, late nights, or tough deals, because we truly care about helping our partners win. This recognition reinforces that our efforts matter and the future is very bright."

A total of 295 awards were presented to the Motto network, including:

• Broker Owner of the Year – Fred Flieler, Jeff Flieler, Blakely Huntley, Paul Johnson, and Jennifer Flieler, Broker Owners, Motto Mortgage Secure Choice, Southport, North Carolina
• Rookie of the Year – Emily Arroyo, Loan Originator, Motto Mortgage Streamline, Chico, California
• Outstanding New Office – Motto Mortgage Experience, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Broker Owner Reva Sullivan
• Motto Mortgage Mission Against Hunger Community Champion – Motto Mortgage Selections, Palm Coast, Florida, Broker Owner Pam Capela; Motto Mortgage Above & Beyond, Westlake, Ohio, Broker Owner Mark Snyder; Motto Mortgage Preferred, Prince Frederick, Maryland, Broker Owner Mark Davis
• Diversity and Inclusion – Ashley Sipple, Operations Manager, Motto Mortgage Lakecrest, Beaverton, Oregon
• Rising Tide – Paul Boone, Broker Owner, Motto Mortgage Signature Plus, Port Orange, Florida
• Largest Loan Originated – Cristina Arao, Loan Originator, Motto Mortgage All Star, Reno, Nevada
• Top Office - Highest Average Transactions per LO – Motto Mortgage Executives, Franklin, Massachusetts, Broker Owner Bill Wright
• Top Office - Total Volume – Motto Mortgage Preferred, Prince Frederick, Maryland, Broker Owner Mark Davis
• Top Office - Total Transactions – Motto Mortgage Advantage Plus, Columbus, Ohio, Broker Owner Ric DeVore
• Greatest Volume Gain – Justin Price, Loan Originator, Motto Mortgage Strategic, Sanford, North Carolina
• Mottovated by Knowledge – Sharon Aikens, Operations Manager, Motto Mortgage Matters, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Community Champion – Nanci Denney and Todd Fahlman, Broker Owners, Motto Mortgage Orca, Marysville, Washington
• Operational Excellence – Grafton Sizemore, Operations Manager, Motto Mortgage Home Group, Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Ashley Sipple, Operations Manager, Motto Mortgage Lakecrest, Beaverton, Oregon

"One of the top benefits of being part of the Motto network is the strong support system we've fostered amongst our peers. I was brand new to the mortgage industry when I opened my office and I attribute a lot of my business success to the immediate support and ongoing guidance I received from other Motto Broker Owners," said Paul Boone, Broker Owner of Motto Mortgage Signature Plus. "I've since made it a priority to pay that kindness forward and make myself available to my colleagues anytime they need me. And to now have these efforts recognized by my peers as this year's Rising Tide award recipient, I am beyond grateful and feeling very proud to work alongside such a talented group of mortgage professionals."

The 2025 MILE awards ceremony was made possible thanks to the evening's sponsor, Total Expert, a leading fintech software company that powers MottoSpark, the all-in-one customer relationship management and marketing platform available to Motto offices as part of their technology stack. Throughout the four-day MILE event, attendees heard keynotes from industry leaders including Bill Bodnar, Chief Revenue Officer at Tabrasa, Bob Marsh, Chief Revenue Officer at ImpactEleven, and Inspiration and Customer Experience Expert, Terry Watson.

Founded in 2016, the Motto Mortgage brand has helped fill a gap in the industry with its unique business model that empowers loan originators to take control of their careers, expands potential revenue streams for real estate brokerages and teams, and offers a simplified path to franchise ownership via its Mortgage Brokerage-in-a-Box^SM solution. Last year, Motto's inaugural group of franchise owners were up for contract renewal leading to seven veteran offices opting to renew their franchise agreements, further reinforcing the value of the business model and the strength of the franchise network.

Each Motto Mortgage franchise is independently owned, operated, and licensed.

About Motto Mortgage
The Motto Mortgage network is breaking the mold by giving the power of choice back to consumers with less jargon, more transparency, and even more options to choose from as they shop for the right home loan. With over 220 offices open across more than 40 states, Motto Franchising, LLC's unique national franchise mortgage brokerage model is the first of its kind in the United States. Created to disrupt the mortgage industry, the Motto Mortgage network connects loan originators and real estate agents to provide a seamless, personalized experience and one-stop shopping for consumers. Motto Mortgage is the second member of the RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. family of brands. Each Motto Mortgage office is independently owned, operated, and licensed. To learn more about Motto Mortgage, or for license information for a Motto Mortgage office, email [email protected], or visit www.mottomortgage.com/offices.

SOURCE Motto Mortgage