A.W. Pickel, III, President of AmCap Mortgage, LTD's Midwest Division, is a nationally recognized mortgage expert. As former CEO and founder of a leading regional mortgage banking firm, he brings 30 years of experience in mortgage origination, servicing, and secondary marketing across residential and commercial loans. He excels in building and leading high-performing teams. A.W. grew his previous company to $1.7 billion in annual production, primarily purchase loans, navigating diverse economic cycles. A thought leader in real estate finance for 27 years, he's published extensively, held industry leadership roles, including President of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, and testified before Congress and state legislatures. He's a frequent expert witness and has been featured in major media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. AmCap Home Loans is a DBA of AmCap Mortgage, Ltd. (NMLS ID# 129122 - www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org), Equal Housing Lender.