Onyx Group Mortgage - Real Estate Agent Referral Network

Real Estate Agent Referral Network. The Partnership That sends referrals Back. Presented by Kevin Kennedy Brandt, Mortgage Coach at Onyx Group Mortgage. NMLS# 397532.

The Reality in 2025. The Real Estate Industry Is Under Unprecedented Pressure. Between the NAR settlement, shifting commissions, and a brutal market, agents need every advantage they can get. 71% of active agents closed zero deals in 2024 (Redfin Survey, 2025). $418M NAR settlement reshaping how agents get paid (NAR Settlement, 2024). 42% of agents earned under $50K last year (Inman Research, 2025).

Referrals back to you. The One-Way Street of Referrals. "Instead of calling me for my business, give me a call when you have a preapproved buyer in my area that is unrepresented by a realtor." - Sean Cochran, Broker, eXp Realty. 96% of top loan officers say agents are their #1 referral source. Yet only 19% consistently refer business back. 81% of top-producing LOs make referrals to earn referrals. But most LOs aren't top producers.

Ugly Truth. You're Bombarded by LOs. None of Them Deliver. Real estate agents receive up to 35 pitches a day from loan officers. Dry marketing, coffee invites, empty promises. "I get several messages per day from loan officers trying to pitch me." - Perry Pappas, Coldwell Banker. "I'm tired of getting weekly calls from loan officers asking to get coffee." - Sean Cochran, eXp Realty. "The LOs I love are no-nonsense, productive, and can cut through the BS when there's a problem." - Brian K. Lewis, Compass Real Estate. What agents actually want: smooth closings, product knowledge, and someone who sends THEM business.

The Revolving Door: A Different LO Every Deal. Without a dedicated mortgage partner, every transaction is a gamble. Different LO, different process, different results. Inconsistency: Different communication style, different loan products, different work ethic on every single deal. Dropped Deadlines: Missed closing dates, ghosted updates, and 11th-hour surprises that kill your deals. Your Rep on the Line: Buyers find their LO through you, making that LO an extension of YOUR brand and work ethic. No Accountability: When it falls apart, the LO moves on. YOU lose the client, the commission, and the relationship.

The Cost of the Status Quo. What This Is Really Costing You. Every failed deal costs you $8,700+ in lost commission, wasted marketing spend, damaged client trust, and time that can never be recovered. 16%+ of contracts get cancelled before closing. 30% higher conversion when LO-agent relationship is strong. 35x per day is how often agents get pitched by LOs.

The New Landscape. The NAR Settlement Changed Everything. Are You Prepared? The $418M NAR settlement decoupled buyer and seller agent commissions. Agents must now prove their value like never before. Having a bulletproof mortgage partner isn't optional anymore. Buyers must sign written agreements before touring. Commission negotiation is now the norm, 37.4% of sellers negotiated fees last year. Buyers are contacting listing agents directly. Agents who deliver exceptional, full-service partnerships will thrive in this new world.

What If Your Mortgage Partner Actually Sends Referrals Back? Closed deals. Protected reputation. Referrals sent to YOU. That's not a fantasy. That's the Onyx model.

Your Mortgage Partner: Kevin Kennedy Brandt. Experienced Mortgage Coach and Loan Strategist. Kevin isn't another loan officer pitching you at a coffee shop. He's a seasoned mortgage coach whose entire career has been built on one principle: the agent comes first. With experience spanning thousands of successful closings across every loan type and scenario imaginable, Kevin brings the rare combination of deep product knowledge, creative problem-solving, and relentless follow-through that turns one-time transactions into lifelong partnerships. 3,000+ Loans Closed. Mortgage Coaching Expert. All Loan Types & Scenarios. Agent-First Philosophy. 98% On-Time Close Rate.

The Track Record. Numbers That Speak Louder Than Promises. 3,000+ Successful Closings. 98% On-Time Close Rate. 25+ Years in Mortgage. 50+ Active Agent Partners. Kevin's experience means your deals close on time, every time, with zero surprises.

The Onyx Difference. Why This Partnership Is Different From Day One. Typical Loan Officer vs Onyx Group + Kevin: Takes referrals, gives nothing back vs Structured referral system that sends YOU buyers. Pitches you over coffee, disappears at closing vs Kevin personally oversees every loan to close. Limited products vs Every loan type: FHA, VA, USDA, Non-QM, Jumbo. Inconsistent updates vs Proactive milestone updates. Your client's bad experience reflects on you vs 98% on-time close rate protects your brand. Gone after closing vs Ongoing coaching, co-marketing & growth support.

The Solution: The Real Estate Agent Referral Network. This isn't a lender relationship. It's a growth partnership designed to give you referrals. Reciprocal Referrals: We actively refer qualified, pre-approved buyers to agents in our network. Not promises, real leads, real closings, real income. Guaranteed Execution: Kevin personally oversees every loan in the pipeline. Your deals close on time with full transparency and zero surprises. Business Accelerator: Coaching, market intelligence, co-marketing support, and strategic insights to help you scale in the toughest market in decades.

The Referral Engine. How We Send Business Back to You. Step 1: Buyer Contacts Onyx Group from marketing, past clients, or new inquiries. Step 2: Kevin Qualifies & Pre-Approves with full underwriting review, not just a quick pre-qual. Step 3: Buyer Referred To YOU, matched to agents in our network. Step 4: You Close, Everybody Wins with seamless transaction with Kevin overseeing the loan.

Member Benefits. What You Get as a Network Partner. Qualified Buyer Referrals: Pre-approved buyers sent directly to you, real business, not leads. Priority Processing: Your loans go to the front of the line with dedicated attention. Direct Access to Kevin: Personal cell, text, email, not a call center or voicemail tree. Market Intelligence: Weekly rate updates, market shifts, and opportunity alerts. Co-Marketing Support: Joint campaigns, branded materials, and listing day assistance. Coaching & Strategy: Kevin's expertise helping you navigate this market and grow.

The Onyx Promise. The Peace of Mind You've Been Looking For. Imagine knowing with absolute certainty that every buyer you send to your mortgage partner will be handled with expertise, urgency, and integrity. Every loan personally overseen by Kevin, not handed off to a junior processor. Proactive communication at every milestone. Creative solutions for tough scenarios: self-employed, low credit, investment, non-QM. Access to FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, Jumbo, and niche programs. Your clients will thank you for the introduction. Your reputation stays protected because ours depends on it too.

Is This You? This Network Was Built For Agents Who Are Done Settling. You're tired of sending referrals into a black hole and getting nothing in return. You want ONE reliable mortgage partner instead of juggling five unreliable ones. You've lost deals because your lender dropped the ball. You want a mortgage coach who truly understands your business challenges. The NAR changes have you thinking about how to add more value. You're ready to grow and you want a partner who will invest in your growth. If even one of these resonates, you belong in this network.

What Agents Actually Want. We Listened. We Built Exactly What You Asked For. A smooth closing, every time: 98% on-time close rate with personal oversight. Someone who sends THEM business: Structured referral network sends you pre-approved buyers. Product expertise on tough loans: Every loan type from conventional to non-QM to investment. Responsive communication: Weekly updates, same-day responses, direct cell access. A partner, not just a vendor: Coaching, co-marketing, and long-term growth partnership.

Your Next Move. Join The Network. Start Getting Referrals. Sign up at onyxgroupmortgage.com/real-estate-agent-network. Limited spots to maintain quality referral distribution. Your competitors are reading this slide right now.

Let's Build Something Together. Your success is our success. That's not a tagline, it's our business model. Kevin Kennedy Brandt, Mortgage Coach, Onyx Group Mortgage, NMLS# 397532. Ready to partner? Sign up. Partner. Grow.