Thanks for taking the time to share your experience interviewing with GROUNDFLOOR Finance and for outlining the steps you went through. We want to deliver a consistently strong candidate experience that mirrors the employee experience we aim to create for new hires. For that reason, our People Ops / HR team serves as the primary point of contact throughout the process. It’s a deliberate approach—and a common model—because it helps ensure clear communication, coordinated scheduling, and a consistent experience from start to finish. For senior leadership roles, our process is intentionally multi-step so candidates can meet key cross-functional partners and we can evaluate both leadership fit and technical depth from multiple angles. That said, we hear the feedback about the process feeling lengthy, and we’re always looking for ways to keep the experience thoughtful and thorough without creating unnecessary drag. Feedback like yours helps us continue refining how we set expectations on timing and keep momentum throughout the loop. We appreciate the time you invested and wish you the best in your search.