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The leadership deficiency in the mortgage industry: How we got here and how we can fix it  

Housing Wire

Over the years, Ive observed a glaring issue that stifles the growth and success of many mortgagecompanies: promoting top-producing loan officers into management roles without equipping them with the tools, training, or even determining whether they want to be leaders. Heres how: 1.

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Homebuyers are taking more risks in an obstacle-filled market

Housing Wire

Findings include 71% of loan officers reporting an increase in buyers who are willing to purchase fixer-uppers, explore unconventional financing or accept high mortgage rates despite long-term financial concerns. According to CoreLogic , non-QM loans accounted for 5% of mortgage originations in 2024, up from less than 3% in 2020.

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Reverse mortgage pro shares how he became a HECM customer

Housing Wire

Clear retirement tool When asked about his transition from industry professional to customer, Nelson said that it wasn’t too much of a stretch considering that he has always viewed a reverse mortgage as a tool to deploy in later life. Another advantage is that Nelson was very pleased with his own loan officer for a unique reason. “I’m

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No. 1 originator Shant Banosian named president of Rate

Housing Wire

I’m going to start by making Rate the absolutely best place for every single loan officer to work at figuring out ways in which we can develop them, give them all the skills, the coaching , the mentoring and the tools, so they can have an amazing business, but also better serve all their clients and all their partners.

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Take Advantage of a Slow Market to Shore Up Processes

Appraisal Buzz

This includes upgrading technology to serve tech-savvy young buyers better, hiring additional staff, and developing a robust training program to prepare new employees for the increased volume of customers. Brand your recruitment efforts: To attract top-tier loan officers, understand what environment fosters their success.

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Free Webinar: Components of AMC Training by Josh Walitt

Appraisal Buzz

Certain states require AMC staff to receive training to ensure they understand valuation independence regulations as well as other statutory requirements. Our free webinar, “ Components of AMC Training ” will be held on June 10th at 2 pm with Josh Walitt as the host. Buzz : Why do AMCs need the training?

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How LOs can capitalize on social media channels while remaining compliant

Housing Wire

Exponentially increase your loan officers’ origination potential without incurring additional expense? Examiners such as the CFPB and FDIC provide stringent oversight of digital activity, and mistakes can cost you and your loan officers dearly. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it?