Who We Are

Northstar Mortgage Consulting

A consulting group built by mortgage and real estate professionals, for mortgage professionals.

Founded by Ken Rife, Katie Conrad, and Kate Osborn, our firm helps mortgage individuals and teams grow with clarity, confidence, and intention.

Our experience spans every critical area of a successful mortgage business, including:

  • Origination

  • Leadership

  • Real Estate Partnerships

  • Branch Financial Health

  • Operations

  • Marketing

We understand what it takes to build a sustainable, high-performing mortgage business in today’s market. Our approach blends proven production insight with developing strong agent relationships, and intentional growth.

Whether you’re an individual originator, branch manager, or company owner, we’re here to help you build what’s next—strategically and confidently!

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Founders of Northstar
Mortgage Consulting
Ken Rife, Kate Osborn, & Katie Conrad

40+

Years of Combined Experience

3

Areas of Expertise

1

Personalized Approach

Meet the team behind Northstar Mortgage Consulting. With expertise in origination, business development, and operations, we bring different perspectives and real-world experience to help mortgage professionals grow.

Meet the Team

Organize Your Business. Focus on What Matters.

OUR APPROACH


Cut through the noise. Get real, personalized coaching. Think and grow differently. Rise to the challenge.

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YOUR PATH TO GROWTH


Our Plans

No fluff. No theory. No coaching gimmicks.

Built from firsthand experience within an actively producing mortgage branch, we share what's working, what's not, and the strategies driving real, sustainable growth.

Through personalized one-on-one and group support, we help you identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and build a more profitable, scalable business.

Because when the industry gets better, we all win.

FOR ESTABLISHED LOAN OFFICERS



A Step-by-Step Path for Ongoing Growth

Start with the Core Program, then you may select the continued support option that fits your goals.

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STEP 1

The Core Program

$999 ONE-TIME INVESTMENT

6 WEEK PROGRAM

Personalized consulting, actionable recommendations, and proven strategies
to strengthen your systems, improve efficiency, and position your business
for increased production.

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Sales strategy and pipeline development

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Marketing and lead generation

Structure and productivity

Financial performance and opportunities

Navigating an evolving industry

Additional strategies tailored to your goals

STEP 2

Choose Your Continued Support

After completing The Core Program, you may select an ongoing support option that fits your goals. You must complete The Core Program before enrolling in either option.

Ongoing Support

Continued guidance, tools, & accountability to keep your business moving forward.

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Continued strategy and sales support

Exclusive workshops & script calls

Marketing tools and templates

Weekly check-ins

Private community access

$299/MONTH

MINIMUM 3-MONTH
COMMITMENT

The Essentials

NO COMMITMENT REQUIRED

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Essential resources, tools, and & support to help you stay connected and informed.

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Select workshop & script call recordings

Marketing tools & templates

Private community access

$99/MONTH

FOR NEW LOAN OFFICERS



A Standalone Course to
Launch Your Career

Independent of The Core Program and both support plans. Upon completion, if you’re ready to continue coaching, we’ll help guide you toward the next step in your growth.

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NEW AND ESTABLISHING
LOAN OFFICERS

The Foundation Program

$399/MONTH

3-MONTH COMMITMENT

Practical education, real-world insights, and actionable strategies to build a strong foundation, develop confidence, establish strong business habits, and gain the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in mortgage lending.

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Gain real-world insights beyond the licensing exam

Confidently navigate the mortgage process

Build lasting client and agent relationships

Learn proven production strategies with Ken

Build strategic agent partners with Katie

Master systems and marketing with Kate

The Difference


We’ve Sat on Both Sides
of the Table

While we take helping lenders grow their business seriously, we don’t believe consulting has to feel stiff or corporate. Our approach removes the subjectivity—focusing only on real, practical ways to grow your business. Partnerships are built through authentic relationships, collaboration, and actually enjoying the process!

Deep Real Estate Industry Knowledge

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Our perspective comes from real experience inside the real estate industry! Kate & Katie have spent years helping lead one of the top real estate operations in our market — a brokerage of more than 500 agents. That experience gave us a front-row seat to how agents actually choose their lending partners. We understand what agents want to hear from lenders, what earns their trust, and the real pain points they face with their businesses, their clients, and their transactions. They have a combined 20+ years of experience in the real estate space. Our guidance is built on practical insight—not guesswork.

Proven Mortgage Excellence

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Alongside that real estate leadership experience, Ken brings over 15 years of mortgage lending experience and is a Scotsman Guide Verified Top Originator, ranking among the top loan originators in the country. He has built a reputation for helping families achieve their homeownership dreams while leading his team with passion, kindness, and a commitment to excellence!

Two Perspectives. One Powerful Advantage

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Together, our team brings a unique perspective that bridges both sides of the industry — real estate and lending.

FOR TEAMS, BRANCHES, AND ORGANIZATIONS


Your Organization. Your Goals. Our Expertise.

Across mortgage organizations and teams, loan officers and industry leaders consistently turn to our team for insight into what's driving success. Because we are actively involved in the industry, we've become a trusted and relatable resource, bridging the gap between leadership strategy and real-world execution.

Our approach goes beyond surface-level solutions. We partner with loan officers, mortgage teams, and organizations as an extension of their business, bringing practical insight, personalized strategies, and hands-on support to create meaningful, lasting impact.

We remain organization-agnostic, meaning our guidance isn't influenced by affiliations, company structures, or competing priorities. Our focus is on you, your team, and your success. Whether you're looking to increase production, strengthen agent partnerships, improve operational efficiency, or recruit and retain top talent, we're committed to helping you build a stronger, more sustainable business.

We also recognize that growth requires adaptability. A willingness to evolve, challenge existing processes, and embrace new perspectives creates opportunities for improvement. Through honest feedback, strategic thinking, and actionable solutions, we help mortgage professionals think differently, grow differently, and rise to the challenge.

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What Our Clients

BY THE NUMBERS


Our Mortgage Team

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Families Served

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328

$103M

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In Loan Volume

Omaha Mortgage

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#1