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Top Talent Expects More in 2026: Why Loan Officers Are Raising the Bar

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

How Strong Is Your Onboarding Game?

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.

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 that a slowdown is on

Don’t Subscribe to Unemployment Bias

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

Before You Say ‘Yes’ to that Offer…

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