You're Switching from QuickBooks.
Here's Why Mortgage Brokers Choose Nexa.

QuickBooks
$38/mo
$456/year — every year, forever
Nexa
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 7.3 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from QuickBooks after the last price increase. Nexa does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified mortgage broker, former QuickBooks customer

The Bottom Line

Mortgage Brokers on QuickBooks pay $38/month — $456/year. Over three years, that's $1,368. Nexa is $279 once. Break-even runs about 7.3 months. The median mortgage broker earns $70,000/year, so QuickBooks's annual cost is roughly 0.7% of typical revenue — every year, forever.

Key Numbers

$70,000
Median mortgage broker income
3.5%
Typical SaaS spend as % of revenue
7.3 mo
Break-even vs QuickBooks
$1,089
3-year savings switching to Nexa

What QuickBooks Is Costing You

The Damage

QuickBooks monthly $38/mo
Annual drain $456/yr
Year 2 (at today's price) $456
Year 3 $456
3-year total $1,368

That's $1,368 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your QuickBooks subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why Mortgage Brokers Leave QuickBooks

✗Intuit raised all four QuickBooks Online plan prices on July 1, 2025.
✗User caps force expensive tier jumps
✗Complex interface overwhelms small operators
✗Desktop version being sunset - forced to Online
✗Payment processing fees add up fast
✗No offline capability

See the full history of QuickBooks price changes in the SaaS Graveyard →

Mortgage Brokers are leaving QuickBooks every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for Mortgage Brokers

A loan starts with a conversation about what the borrower wants and what they can actually qualify for. I collect pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements and credit, calculate their debt-to-income ratio, and look for problems early, like a recent job change, self-employment income or a gap in credit, because surprises in underwriting kill deals. Then I shop the loan across lenders for the best combination of rate, fees and terms, and explain the trade-offs, points versus rate, fixed versus adjustable, in plain language. Once they're under contract on a house, the clock starts: I submit the file, order the appraisal, answer every condition the underwriter sends back, and keep the buyer's agent and the title company updated so we close on time. Rates move daily, so locking at the right moment matters. Compliance runs through everything: disclosures sent on time, licensing in every state I work in, and careful records. I'm paid at closing, either by the borrower or the lender, and the amount is disclosed up front.

Mortgage Brokers face unique challenges: Long sales cycles (30-90 days from lead to close). Commission splits and tracking across multiple lenders. Pipeline management with many leads at different stages. Compliance documentation requirements. On top of all that, QuickBooks charges $38/month ($456/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median mortgage broker earns $70,000/year. Software at $456/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Loan origination software is yours. You bought it once. Nexa works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

QuickBooks is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

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"I was paying QuickBooks $38/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $1,368 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Nexa was $279. Once. Done."
— Mortgage broker business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature QuickBooks Nexa
Invoicing ✓ ✓
Scheduling ✗ ✓
CRM ✗ ✓
Time Tracking — ✓
Full Accounting ✓ ✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management ✗ ✓
Works offline — ✓
Price $38/mo forever $279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost $1,368 $279
Stop paying? Lose everything Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most mortgage brokers are fully switched before the weekend.

1

Export your data

Go to Reports → export to CSV. Download clients, invoices, expenses.

2

Set up Nexa

15-minute setup. Import your clients and expenses by CSV; re-enter your main services.

3

Parallel run

Run both for 1-2 weeks. Verify everything transferred.

4

Cancel QuickBooks

Cancel subscription. Download final backup. You're done.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel QuickBooks when you're confident. Zero risk.

What mortgage brokers actually deal with

A day in the life of a mortgage broker

A loan starts with a conversation about what the borrower wants and what they can actually qualify for. I collect pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements and credit, calculate their debt-to-income ratio, and look for problems early, like a recent job change, self-employment income or a gap in credit, because surprises in underwriting kill deals. Then I shop the loan across lenders for the best combination of rate, fees and terms, and explain the trade-offs, points versus rate, fixed versus adjustable, in plain language. Once they're under contract on a house, the clock starts: I submit the file, order the appraisal, answer every condition the underwriter sends back, and keep the buyer's agent and the title company updated so we close on time. Rates move daily, so locking at the right moment matters. Compliance runs through everything: disclosures sent on time, licensing in every state I work in, and careful records. I'm paid at closing, either by the borrower or the lender, and the amount is disclosed up front.

The tools a working mortgage broker actually owns

Why mortgage brokers leave the big platforms

Where mortgage brokers actually talk shop

Local mortgage brokers on Nexa

Real mortgage brokers near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a mortgage broker? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every mortgage broker on Nexa →

FAQ

Is Nexa really a QuickBooks replacement for mortgage brokers?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Nexa includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. QuickBooks may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. QuickBooks is $38/month — that's $1,368 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Nexa is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Nexa is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Nexa doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my QuickBooks data?

Export your data from QuickBooks as CSV, import into Nexa in about 5 minutes.

Mortgage Brokers in Trujillo

The average solo operator there spends about $1,200/year on software — and mortgage broker face their own version of that math. Peru requires SUNAT electronic invoicing above threshold. IGV at 18%. Requirements vary by country and locality. Check local regulations.

Numbers reflect typical solo operators in the Trujillo metro. Your situation will vary.

If You Need These — Nexa Has Them

Specific gaps Mortgage Brokers run into with QuickBooks, and what Nexa does instead.

✗
QuickBooks gapNo project management for services
✓
NexaJob and project management in the same $279 — no upgrade needed.
✗
QuickBooks gapNo scheduling/booking
✓
NexaBuilt-in scheduling and booking — no separate tier.
✗
QuickBooks gapNo CRM functionality
✓
NexaFull CRM module included in $279.

What QuickBooks Users Are Saying Lately

Recent threads from Reddit and Hacker News mentioning QuickBooks. Sentiment scored automatically — click through to read the full thread.

"I refused to pay $50/mo for a CSV to quickbooks converter, so I built it"
HN·6 months ago·Neutral·Read thread →
"Free QuickBooks Desktop to JSON Exporter"
HN·6 months ago·Neutral·Read thread →

Where Mortgage Brokers Talk Shop

If you want to compare notes or see how other mortgage brokers are running their tools, here's where the conversation happens.

Reddit
r/MortgageBrokers, r/mortgage, r/realestate
Forums
MortgageNewsDaily Forum
YouTube
Loan Officer Freedom, The Mortgage Nerd
Podcasts
Mortgage Marketing Radio
"QuickBooks raised prices again and I was done. Found Nexa — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Mortgage broker, switched from QuickBooks

Stop Losing $456/Year to QuickBooks

$1,368 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Nexa — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

Still want QuickBooks?

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