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The fight to standardize educational training for LOs

Housing Wire

Federal regulations mandate that nonbank LOs take training prior to being certified. The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) established a number of requirements that loan officers must complete to be licensed in their respective state. As of now, the CFPB does not have plans to make any changes.

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Logan Mohtashami unpacks the slow train wreck that’s been happening in housing inventory

Housing Wire

Logan Mohtashami: Regarding inventory, we had a slow train wreck happening for years, and I can explain in more detail. The big difference now than, let’s say, what we saw from 2002-2008. The post Logan Mohtashami unpacks the slow train wreck that’s been happening in housing inventory appeared first on HousingWire.

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How non-QM loans boost mortgage originator for success in 2025

Housing Wire

The average rate throughout 2024 for 30-year fixed mortgages was 6.72% higher than it was during the 2008 market crash. The Charlotte-based company provides tools and training resources for mortgage loan originators looking to impact the market. Mortgage interest rates have steadily ramped up throughout 2024.

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Chad Carroll transformed golf training into real estate success

Inman

1 agent got into real estate at one of the worst times, right after the 2008 recession. But early sports training cultivated in him a dedicated work ethic that has allowed him to soar to great heights in his career. Compass Florida's No.

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How to become a real estate broker & launch a brokerage — Advice from a KW mega broker

Housing Wire

Training: New and seasoned agent training programs: This must also include onboarding programs to ensure new agents are equipped to succeed quickly. If you are not providing leads then you must provide clear prospecting training and accountability to sustain their focus, production, and growth. Be adaptable and keep learning.

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Homestar names Gurp Bhandal EVP of national production

Housing Wire

The new division executives include Gus Lobo who joined the company since its inception in 2002 and now leads 200 employees, including 136 MLOs across 37 branch locations and also focus on recruitment and training. Wendell Couch joined in 2008 and closed over $1 billion in loan production in 2021.

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FGMC COO on why leaders invest in their greatest asset: their people

Housing Wire

Specifically, 2008 gave a lot of us, including myself, the gumption to pretty much get through anything in our industry. Part of that investment is in training. By combining role-based training in our systems, cross-training and market education we empower our employees to understand the “why” behind everything they do.

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