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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 media discourse can be a
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: December 2025 A year ago, economists were fairly accurate in their predictions for 2025: 30-year mortgage rates remained above 6%, as expected, and home-price growth continued to slow. Forecasts for home-sale growth, however, were mixed—many experts were simply too optimistic. Depending on how the final weeks of December
Date Published: December 2025 In a world increasingly driven by cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and data, companies across industries — from banking and healthcare to education and retail — face the same daunting problem: a shortage of qualified tech talent. According to IBM, despite recent waves of layoffs in big
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: 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 to reshape our environment, it’s
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
