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Date Published: March 2026 After several challenging years for the mortgage industry, there are early signs that activity is beginning to pick up again. One of the clearest indicators is mortgage applications. Recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows application volume climbing in recent
Date Published: Feb 2026 Pre-Covid, relocation for Executives, particularly the C-Suite, was a given. At certain levels of leadership, candidates understood that acceptance of an offer meant moving to wherever Corporate was. Of course, there are exceptions; even pre-Covid there were a few lenders willing
Date Published: Feb 2026 According to a recent article in the National Mortgage News, for mortgage lenders across the country, finding and keeping good talent is crucial. But in order to do so, companies need to think about what they’re offering their people to get
Date Published: Feb 2026 For years, down-payment assistance (DPA) lived in a narrow lane. It was often associated with first-time buyers, lower income limits, and programs that many loan officers quietly avoided because they were complex, slow, or unpredictable. That’s changed — fast. As home
Date Published: Feb 2026 Over the past few years, the mortgage industry has seen a noticeable decline in the number of loan originators. Burnout has become a constant reality for many in the business. What starts as long hours, market fluctuations or a stressful month
Date Published: January 2026 For a long time, mortgage recruiting followed a simple playbook: post an opening, wait for résumés, hire when volume picks up. In today’s market, that approach just doesn’t cut it anymore. As we head into 2026, one thing is becoming crystal
Date Published: January 2026 As the new year begins, many of us reflect and recommit to being the best we can be. To help set the tone, we’re sharing insights from National Mortgage Professional’s 2025 Legends of Lending—trailblazers and industry leaders whose careers have helped shape
Date Published: January 2026 As senior leaders plan for the year ahead, many are focused on growth targets, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. Yet one of the most critical drivers of long-term performance often gets less attention: workplace culture. In particular, the lingering “like-it-or-leave” mindset—where
Date Published: December 2025 If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past year, it’s this: top-producing loan officers aren’t just chasing basis points anymore. They’re chasing better platforms. The kind that help them close more, stress less, and actually enjoy coming to work. The
Date Published: December 2025 The winter holidays and upcoming new year is often a time of reflection – and change. Lenders frequently take a mental inventory of their Executive Team around this time and make way for new roles, upgrade current leadership and take steps
