Rocket Pro ​helped Elly ​turn 'Maybe' ​into 'Move-in'

At Mid America Bank, loan officer Elly Clawson has a simple goal: help people in her own community buy homes, build wealth and keep money local. Like many community bankers, Elly sometimes found her in-house tools and products too limited to meet every client’s need. That changed when she partnered with Rocket Pro.​ 

With help from her account executive, Tanner, Elly learned the Rocket Pro portal and quickly realized how powerful it could be. She remembers the moment after her first successful loan when everything became easier and more impactful. “Okay, now we’re rolling,” she said. “And somehow my pipeline ended up with 10 extra deals.”​ 

Today, Elly uses Rocket Pro to compare pricing every day. Between Rocket Pro’s tools such as Condo Simply, which helps her check condo project approvals instantly, and Pathfinder, which shows how Rocket Pro’s underwriting might differ from her own bank’s, she is consistently making faster, smarter decisions for her clients. And when lending so close to home, that personal edge matters.​ 

The flexibility matters too. Because Mid America Bank services its own loans, Elly often needs special approval for any debt-to-income ratio above 43%. Rocket Pro can safely approve up to 49%, and that extra room helps her serve clients who might otherwise be turned away.​ 

That flexibility translates into real wins that have helped Elly save clients thousands of dollars. “When you make that call and tell someone they can save that much, they remember it.” she says. “They think you’re a hero, and they tell their friends.” Those moments have fueled a steady rise in referrals and repeat business.​ 

She calls her approach “divide and conquer.” If one spouse qualifies under income limits and the other does not, she can structure the deal so the couple still gets into a home. “It’s creative problem-solving that really changes lives,” Elly says.​ 

In the past year, Elly has closed numerous loans, many of which, she admits would not have been possible operating solely in-house. One of her favorite clients started with a land loan, then a construction loan, then a permanent mortgage. Now, in their early 30s, that couple owns $1.5 million in real estate across Kansas.​ 

Elly credits Rocket Pro’s responsiveness and her partnership with Tanner (with whom she speaks almost every day) for her reputation. Realtors know she can close in as little as two weeks. Clients trust her to deliver. And she is proud to say she has never caused a client to close a loan late. “Not even five minutes.”​ 

For Elly, Rocket Pro is more than a platform. It’s a partner that helps her keep her promises, strengthen her community, and help her clients build lasting wealth, one home at a time.