What is the best online Mortgage Brokerage Firm or Correspondent Lender to join as a new business career?

I plan to start a career as a loan officer and want to do business primarily on the internet, from home, as well as get the training on-line and/or by phone. I'm thinking about joining either Apex Lending or Premier Mortgage. Trancontinental Lending Group is also an option. Anyone have feedback regarding these companies? I'm really leaning towards Apex Lending because I like the business structure, however there is a one-time $200 fee for purchasing software that allows you to run the business on the internet and from home. The software has the 1003 appl, credit score/info viewing, matches programs to client info, manages your accounts, funds, can do business in atleast 20 states, etc. Is having to pay this fee a norm when getting started, if so, are there companies that have a lower start up fee? I have taken a 24-hour mortgage broker course in Florida recently, but haven't taken the licensing exam yet. I will need a mentor for the first few deals and would like to get started soon.

I also work for Aapex mtg that's based in fl. working from home is cool but it's best if you can go into an office and do work there. if you're home you might bs more than if you were in an office, there fore you can get more work done. It's just a suggestion. You should look around first before you make a decision.