Amerifund president and AIME VP shares her vision for impactful change in the industry
Jamie Cavanaugh (pictured), president of Amerifund Home Loans and vice president of outreach at the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME), is a standout figure in the mortgage industry, not just for her leadership but for her deeply held belief in the power of empowerment and collaboration.
In a recent interview with MPA Talk, Cavanaugh shared her insights and the driving force behind her approach to business and life. Her philosophy is rooted in the idea that we are all here to make a difference.
“I believe that we are put here on this earth to make a difference,” she said. “Even if I’m one of many or one of several – if I lead this way, if my reason and my ‘why’ is the empowerment of other people – that is my own small way.”
Her approach to leadership is deeply influenced by the idea of empowering others. Cavanaugh credits Katie Sweeney, CEO and chairwoman of AIME, for inspiring this outlook.
“Her belief system has always been that she wants to help people help more people,” Cavanaugh shared. “And I think that that is really a common thread among all of us. There is a pretty significant amount of really top-notch mortgage companies out there of all sizes. There are a couple of female-led mortgage companies out there whom I have immense respect for and collaborate with often because we really do believe that we’re stronger together.
Despite the progress and the presence of like-minded leaders in the industry, Cavanaugh feels that the work is never done. She is committed to continually striving for improvement and growth. “I will never stop waking up every day with the clear objective that if I’m helping people help more people, then I’m doing the right thing with my time,” she said.
Want to get more inspiring insights and leadership tips from Cavanaugh? Listen to her full MPA Talk interview here.
