Rick Mount – ETHOS Lending Helping families create, grow, and transfer wealth through smart homeownership—and empowering loan officers to build the business and life they were made for.

ETHOS Lending is a next-generation mortgage platform designed to serve today’s clients and tomorrow’s originators. Operating within a hybrid model, ETHOS blends the pricing power and flexibility of the wholesale broker channel with the structure, systems, and support of a high-performing retail platform. Our goal is to simplify lending, strengthen relationships, and create long-term value at every level.

ETHOS exists to help families make confident home financing decisions that align with their larger financial goals. Whether it’s a first home, a strategic refinance, or building a real estate portfolio, our focus is on helping clients create, maintain, grow, and transfer wealth. We stay connected throughout the life of the mortgage using our proprietary MUM (Mortgages Under Management) system—ensuring we’re Always Present as a trusted financial partner. For loan officers, ETHOS offers more than just a platform—it’s a movement. We’re building a space where originators thrive, grow, and find alignment between success and sustainability. Through our advanced AI tools and personalized coaching, our Ethos Score helps loan officers assess the health and value of their book of business, while also working toward that ever-elusive work-life balance. We believe the best version of your business should support the best version of your life.

As an industry leader passionate about growth and development at ETHOS, I’m deeply committed to helping people win—both personally and professionally. I partner with families to bring clarity, structure, and confidence to their mortgage journey, always working to position homeownership as a tool for long-term financial health. At the same time, I support the growth of our originators—mentoring top producers and future leaders to build scalable businesses rooted in purpose and balance. I’m proud to be part of a company that leads with intention, and I love that ETHOS—by name and by nature—represents the core of how we do everything: with excellence, heart, and integrity.