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The mortgage industry is hiring again – but at different terms

Housing Wire

However, the industry is approaching this cycle with caution. loanDepot’s focus is on the sales side, attracting experienced loan officers (LOs) and people who want to join the industry via its accelerated career in effective sales (ACES) program. As the hiring landscape in the mortgage industry evolves, so does compensation packages.

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HUD counseling head says partnership with reverse mortgage industry ensures seniors’ safety

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), addressed industry attendees at the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego last week. David Berenbaum, deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Housing Counseling at the U.S. Our new rule was universally embraced by all stakeholders.

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Opinion: Are you thriving or barely surviving in the shifting mortgage industry?

Housing Wire

If the past few years have taught us anything, even the veterans must find ways to adapt, and anything can happen in our industry. I was feeling a bit drained from it all, and truth be told, it made me feel as though I had lost the “it” factor I once had in this industry. You see, social media glorifies success; think about it.

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The title industry is working to tackle fraud 

Housing Wire

The title insurance industry is vigorously battling these challenges as it protects Americans’ largest asset, their homes. The title industry is committed to combating all types of financial crimes, including seller impersonation fraud, wire fraud, elder fraud, and money laundering.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

By focusing on these pillars, brokerages can enhance their overall consumer experience, adapt to industry changes, and drive sustainable growth. Dive in and discover BOLD strategies for building a profitable brokerage at scale.

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Driving Mortgage Innovation: How AI and digital lending are transforming the industry

Housing Wire

Kevin Wilzbach : Without question, the growth in the use of AI and particularly GenAI has been transformational for the banking industry. Kevin Wilzbach: While the industry awaits relief in the form of interest rate reductions, there’s no quick fix to the associated high costs of housing in the near term.

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Dustin Owen exposes myths, red flags that plague the mortgage industry

Housing Wire

In a recent episode of “The Loan Officer Podcast,“ hosts Dustin Owen and John Coleman sit down to expose common mortgage industry myths that can impact everyone from the media to recruiters and branch managers. The second myth addressed involves what they call the unnecessary adoption of 30-year mortgages in the housing industry.

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The 4 Most Impactful Actions to Take in Real Estate in 2024

We've been actively engaging with industry experts, analyzing data, and listening intently to the experiences of our agents on the ground. In this free download, Inside Real Estate CEO, Joe Skousen, shares what he believes are the top 4 most impactful actions in real estate right now. We’re diving into the reality, not the hype.

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Become THE Social-Savvy Agent With This Free eBook

You’ll hear from top industry experts and get exclusive insights into how you can become the social-savvy agent. Close more deals from social media leads in 2022! This three-chapter eBook covers the fundamentals of building a digital strategy. Get your copy today!

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Reimagining How Construction Companies Capture Progress Tracking

Speaker: Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, Christopher Gagliardi, George Hedley, and Jason Nichols

How do we navigate the digital channels that the construction industry is in? Construction is constantly evolving but not in the matter of building the biggest tower anymore-- it's about utilizing our technological advances to make sure we are doing our jobs better, faster, and more efficiently. Where do even begin?