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Where are the Hotbeds of New Mortgage Activity These Days?

Date Published: May 2026 Based on 2025 and early 2026 data, the highest volume of new mortgage activity is concentrated in the South and West, driven by strong new construction, job growth, and high migration rates.  Top Cities for New Mortgage & Home Activity (2025–2026) Key

Global Events Are Also Affecting Recruiting

Date Published: April 2026 For years, mortgage professionals could mostly keep their focus on the usual suspects—Fed policy, inflation data, and housing supply. Global events were something you watched, but they didn’t always feel directly tied to your day-to-day business. That’s changed. Today, global instability—from

When do YOU Un-Deck the Halls?

Date Published: January 2026 With the holidays in the rearview, an age-old debate has reentered the chat: when should you take down your seasonal decor? It ultimately comes down to personal preference. For those unsure about when to take down their decor, religious tradition, survey data and social

Climate Risk and the Mortgage Industry: A Growing Concern

Date Published: October 2025 We’ve all seen the headlines — rising insurance premiums, major insurers pulling out of high-risk areas, and extreme weather events becoming more common. But what does all this mean for the mortgage industry? In short: a lot. As climate change continues

Are We Ready for a Cooler Mortgage Market?

Date Published: October 2025 Last week at the Loan Vision Innovation event, they had the chance to hear Marina Walsh, VP of Industry Analysis at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), share her outlook on the economy and our industry. Her message? There are clear signs

Meet My Realtor….And My Loan Officer!

Published: July 2025 As a Homebuyer, how would you feel about your Realtor also being your Mortgage Loan Officer? Reviews are mixed but the industry is seeing an uptick in this trend  as more lenders are supporting it, citing the ability to boost business and

Mortgage Market Moves: Key Acquisitions Shaping the Industry in 2025

The mortgage industry is undergoing a significant transformation in 2025, with rising interest rates, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer behavior pushing companies to consolidate and innovate. In this dynamic environment, acquisitions are becoming a strategic move for lenders, servicers, and fintechs aiming to grow market