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Why Correspondent Lenders Could Be Big Winners in Coming Purchase Money Mortgage Market

Saturday, 02 October 2021

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As the mortgage market continues to shift to a more competitive purchase money market, many are wondering what it will take to succeed in the near future. While some will argue that it’s about grit or competitive spirit and others will speak to product mix and interest rates, the truth is that it will come… Read more...

Podcast: Shifting Your Mindset for Better Perspective And Growth

Saturday, 02 October 2021

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Shashank Shekhar joins host Jen Du Plessis for a discussion about being committed and shifting your mindset to succeed in the mortgage business. Read more...

Is Sales Training Only for the Slow Times?

Saturday, 02 October 2021

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A senior manager recently confided to me that he is considering training to keep his sales team busy now that volume has dropped since the refi boom. He also revealed that many of his peers share a similar concern: If originators aren’t kept busy, they will jump ship for another company. Read more...

Mortgage Lender Exec Hit with $20M CFPB Fine

Friday, 01 October 2021

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An executive of mortgage lender Monster Loans must pay a $20 million civil penalty to the Consumer Financial Protection Board, a California judge has ruled. So reports Law360. Read more...

Podcast: First Option Mortgage’s Eric Skates on Brand and Culture

Friday, 01 October 2021

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Eric Skates, executive vice president of marketing at First Option Mortgage, discusses branding in the industry, culture and more in a recent episode of the Fintech Hunting podcast. Read more...

Ocrolus, Valued at $500M+, Wants to Automate Your Documents

Friday, 01 October 2021

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Ocrolus, a startup offering a financial document automation platform, has announced that it has received an $80 million funding round that values the company at “north of $500 million.” So reports TechCrunch. Read more...

Podcast: What Market Rates Are Going to Look Like In 2022

Friday, 24 September 2021

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Kevin Crichton, President and Chief Operating Officer of EMM Loans LLC, joins host Jen Du Plessis to discuss the state of the market and the future of his company. Read more...

FHA Sets Appraisal Software Transition Dates

Friday, 24 September 2021

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The Federal Housing Administration has unveiled mandatory dates to use the FHA Catalyst: EAD Module for all Single Family origination appraisal deliveries. So reports Reverse Mortgage Daily. Read more...

Fannie Mae Trims Origination Forecast Due to Supply Pinch

Friday, 24 September 2021

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Fannie Mae has modestly reduced its outlook for 2021 mortgage originations because of a lack of homes available for sale. That’s according to a new report from the mortgage giant. Read more...