NorthStar Launchpad Program

Build a Career That
Builds Legacies

The NorthStar Launchpad is not a job posting. It's a structured career launch system designed to take driven individuals and transform them into elite Mortgage Advisors — with the training, technology, and mentorship to do it right.

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What Is The Launchpad?

Your Career Launch System — Not Just a Job

The mortgage industry is one of the most rewarding career paths available — but most new advisors fail because they're thrown in without a system, without training, and without real support.

The NorthStar Launchpad changes that. We've built a structured onboarding framework called ELEVATE — a nested system of training, AI-driven automation, and mentorship that gives you the foundation to build a business that serves families for decades.

"We don't just build businesses; we build legacies. Discipline is the highest form of love, and grace is the ultimate foundation for growth."
— Michael Stallings, Managing Partner

This is a commission-based role on a W-2. While the income model is different from a traditional salary, what you gain is uncapped earning potential backed by a proven system, elite technology, and leaders who will work alongside you to bridge the gap between where you are and where you're headed.

ELEVATE

Structured Training Framework

AI-Driven

Technology & Automation

1-on-1

Mentorship & Coaching

20+

States Licensed

What You Get

The NorthStar Advantage

We don't believe in the "grind." We've built systems so you can focus on what matters most — your clients and your family.

Structured Training (ELEVATE)

A complete training system that covers prospecting, database building, Realtor partnerships, loan product mastery, and client communication — from Day 1 through your first year and beyond.

AI-Powered Technology

Proprietary automation tools that handle the repetitive work — so you spend your time advising families, not chasing paperwork. Our tech stack is designed to be your unfair advantage.

Coaching & Mentorship

Direct access to leadership that has closed thousands of loans. Weekly 1-on-1 coaching, team accountability, and a culture that invests in your growth — not just your production.

Brand & Reputation

You're not starting from scratch. You're joining a brand with 10+ years of proven excellence, Realtor and builder partnerships, and a reputation that opens doors before you walk through them.

Digital Presence Support

We help you build your professional brand from day one — content templates, social media strategy, and guidance on becoming a trusted voice in your market. Your online presence is your first impression.

Culture That Carries You

Life doesn't always go according to plan. Our culture is built on grace, resilience, and the belief that a well-built system can carry you through anything. You're never on your own here.

Honest Expectations

This Path Is Not for Everyone

We believe in radical honesty. Here's what this career actually requires — and what it offers in return.

✓ This Is For You If...

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You've thought through the financial transition — whether that's personal savings, a working spouse, part-time bridge income, or another plan to sustain your household during the ramp-up

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You're willing to commit evenings, weekends, and 7-day weeks for the first 24 months to build your pipeline from the ground up

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You have a strong sphere of influence — friends, family, and former colleagues who trust you enough to refer business

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You're coachable, disciplined, and driven by legacy — not just a paycheck

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Your spouse, partner, or support system is fully on board with this career transition

✗ This Is Not For You If...

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You're not open to a commission-based income model — even with a system designed to accelerate your path to consistent closings

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You're looking for a 9-to-5 with weekends off — Green Time (prospecting) and Open Houses happen on weekends

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You're not willing to be uncomfortable — cold calling, door-knocking, and interrupting someone's day is part of the job

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You're not willing to invest in your NMLS education and licensing before you begin

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You see this as a "fallback plan" rather than a career you're building intentionally

How It Works

Your Path from Interest to Launch

Four clear steps between where you are now and your first day as a NorthStar Mortgage Advisor.

1

Complete Your NMLS Education

Finish the 20-hour prelicense course and pass your NMLS exam. This is required before we can move forward.

2

Pass the Readiness Check

Answer three quick questions below to confirm you meet the baseline requirements for this career path.

3

Complete the Candidate Evaluation

A 30-minute self-assessment that helps us (and you) understand your readiness across 7 critical dimensions.

4

Discovery Conversation

If aligned, you'll meet with leadership for a candid conversation about your goals, your "why," and whether this is the right fit.

Before You Apply

Readiness Check

Answer these three questions to see if you're ready to take the next step — or find out what you need to do first.

Are You Launchpad Ready?

Be honest — this is for your benefit as much as ours.

1 Have you completed the NMLS 20-hour prelicense education and passed your SAFE MLO exam?
Start your NMLS prelicense education here →

Visit the NMLS website to find approved prelicense education providers in your state. The 20-hour course and SAFE exam are required before you can originate loans.

2 Have you thought through a financial plan to support yourself during the ramp-up period — whether that's savings, a working spouse, part-time income, or another strategy?

Let's talk about this.

Because this is a commission-based role, your first closing could take 90+ days. The good news: there are multiple ways to bridge that gap — personal savings, a spouse's income, part-time work, or a combination. What matters most is that you've planned ahead so you can focus on building relationships and closing deals without unnecessary stress. We'll discuss your plan together during the evaluation process.

3 Are you prepared for a full-time commitment — including evenings and weekends — for the first 24 months while you build your business?

Success requires sacrifice.

Building a mortgage business from scratch means Open Houses on weekends, taking loan applications in the evening, and 20+ hours per week of outbound prospecting. Your family and support system need to be aligned with this commitment.

✓ You're Ready for the Next Step

Based on your answers, you meet the baseline requirements to enter the NorthStar Launchpad. The next step is completing our Candidate Evaluation — a 30-minute self-assessment that covers 7 dimensions of career readiness.

Begin Candidate Evaluation →

⚠ You're Not Quite Ready — Yet

That's okay. Most great things require preparation. Review the resources above for the items you haven't completed yet. When you're ready, come back and take the next step. We'll be here.

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Your Leadership

Meet the Team Behind the Launchpad

You're not joining a faceless company. You're joining a team led by people who have walked the path, built the systems, and are invested in your success.

Michael Stallings

Michael Stallings

Managing Partner

Father of three, high-trust leader, and architect of the ELEVATE framework. Michael has spent his career building systems that free advisors to focus on what matters — their clients and their families. He leads with the conviction that the right foundation makes everything else possible.

David Stallings

David Stallings

Partner

A strategic operator who ensures the NorthStar machine runs with precision and purpose. David brings the operational excellence and partnership commitment that makes the Launchpad possible — turning vision into reliable, repeatable execution for every advisor on the team.

Ready to Build Something That Lasts?

The NorthStar Launchpad is for people who want to build a legacy, not just earn a living. If that's you, we want to hear from you.

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