Team Building Podcast

Team Building Podcast


The Cheese Has Moved: How to Win in a Challenging Market with Nick Zwiebel and John Major

May 19, 2023

With the sharp rise in interest rates, the mortgage business has been hit hard nationally, especially private firms. Business just isn’t as easy to come by as it was before. 


To survive and thrive, mortgage and real estate professionals have to take proactive action, roll up their sleeves and get back in the trenches. 


In this episode, co-owners of Askasrben Mortgage, Nick Zwiebel, and John Major share how to be successful in this current market. 



Guest Bio 


Nick Zwiebel is the co-owner and mortgage loan originator at Askasrben Mortgage. During his 18-plus year career in finance, Nick has gained a deep understanding of the mortgage industry and helped over 2,000 families experience their good life – homeownership. Now, Nick has taken what he has learned from his time with Fortune 500 companies, national financial institutions, and locally-owned companies to establish his venture, Aksarben Mortgage. His goal as a mortgage professional is always to educate clients on the financing options available to them and to find a loan program that fits their lifestyle. Nick offers a wide range of loans, including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, NIFA, New Construction, Jumbo, and Investment mortgage loans. He works with first-time buyers as well as return buyers and helps clients pre-qualify for their dream house loan or refinance existing loans to provide a financial cushion. 


John Major is co-owner and lead mortgage advisor at Askasrben Mortgage. John has over 10 years of experience in the financial sector, including employment with large national banks and local startup ventures alike. He brings to Aksarben Mortgage a blend of deep industry knowledge and strategic thinking to educate and guide clients in one the largest, and most emotional, financial decisions they will ever make – buying a home. 

John’s specialties include move-up and first-home buyers, new construction, second-home and investment properties, medical and dental professional loans, VA financing, and refinancing. He enjoys working in tandem with real estate agents, insurance advisors, and title companies to offer a seamless, hassle-free home-buying experience. And by employing a winning combination of cutting-edge technology, powerful communication, and custom-tailored guidance, John meets his client’s unique needs.


For more information, head to https://www.aksarbenmortgage.com/.