Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

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Nonbanks claimed more of the top slots based on loan volume, while the origination gains experienced by Hispanic, Black and Native American borrowers were weaker than those of other groups.

During a record-breaking year for lending, these loan officers brought in the highest volumes of the 400 on the list.

The loan officers who brought in the highest volumes last year offer their perspectives on social media, the GSEs, loan channels and more.