The finest mortgage bankers often have unique backgrounds, and senior private mortgage banker Norm Leitman fits the mold.

Before entering banking, Norm applied his electrical and software engineering skills to product management and development for numerous startup and major telecom providers. Looking for a new opportunity to help and connect with people, Norm utilized his outstanding listening skills and a tireless work ethic to establish him as the preferred lender for realtors, attorneys and financial specialists. Norm’s track record speaks to his success, having been the top mortgage originator as a rookie and top producer every year since.

According to Norm, having an entrepreneurial background is invaluable for structuring a deal so that it fits the unique needs of each customer, as well as ever-changing banking guidelines. This earlier experience helped shape the philosophy that drives Norm's business, which is to make the experience of securing a mortgage as simple and rewarding as possible.

Anyone can fill out the papers, according to Norm. But not many lenders stop to look at the big picture, which includes a customer's overall financial situation. "Maybe you have children and need to start saving for college, or credit card debt you'd like to pay off. In structuring your loan, I will look at a variety of scenarios to see what the most productive use of your money is."

Norm’s business is all about building relationships and delivering outstanding value. "When you're talking to someone about their finances, that's pretty personal. I invest the time to build trust with my clients, so they not only get the loan that works best for them, but they can feel comfortable and safe throughout the entire process."