I am interested in learning more about the mortgage banking side, specifically at big brokerage shops. Could anyone answer the following points below? Starting off, what is your expected salary both in a good and bad market? What are the personality types in the industry like? (extroverted/introverted etc.) How hard is it to break into the industry?

Starting off, what is your expected salary both in a good and bad market? - Entry level, anywhere from $55k - $80k base w/ bonus. In a good year, maybe that's 100% - 150% of base. In a bad year, 15 - 20%? Average year you're probably looking at ~ 50%. What are the personality types in the industry like? (extroverted/introverted etc.) - This is a mixed bag, maybe extroverted Introverts?

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I am interested in learning more about the mortgage banking side, specifically at big brokerage shops.

Could anyone answer the following points below?

Starting off, what is your expected salary both in a good and bad market?
What are the personality types in the industry like? (extroverted/introverted etc.)
How hard is it to break into the industry?

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