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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 clear: the best talent isn’t
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 the mortgage landscape. Their perspectives
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 employees are expected to adapt
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 mortgage world has changed. Borrowers
Date Published: November 2025 I’ve heard it too many times: a new recruit isn’t excited about the change they’ve made. They feel left out, unsure where to turn with questions, and wonder if they made the wrong decision. Unfortunately, many organizations underestimate the importance of a thoughtful, well-structured onboarding program.
Date Published: November 2025 If you’ve been feeling like everyone around you is a little more nervous about the future these days… you’re not imagining it. Lately, there’s been a noticeable shift in consumer sentiment, and it’s showing up most clearly among younger adults and lower-income households. Confidence in the
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 that a slowdown is on
Date Published: October 2025 In my 20+ years as a recruiter I’ve spoken with many candidates who’ve found themselves unemployed at one point or another. Most of them did land jobs and continued their employment journey. I’ve always respected the companies who are willing to look beyond a candidate’s current
Date Published: October 2025 The Financial Services industry is doing what it does best – pivoting. After a pretty dismal 2024 in terms of growth and recruiting, I can’t help but think of Ross Gellar’s character in the infamous Friends episode when Ross and his buddies are trying to get
