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Date Published: April 2026 Ten-year US Treasury yields tumbled on Tuesday evening as the US announced a two-week pause on hostilities in Iran, sparking hopes of lower mortgage rates and a boost to homebuyer confidence in the weeks ahead. The conflict, which erupted at the end of February, canceled out
Date Published: April 2026 The mortgage industry is, in many ways, beautifully predictable. The same top producers, the same referral networks, and the same names that surface in every market cycle. And for those of us in talent acquisition, that familiarity can quietly turn into something else. It can turn
Date Published: April 2026 Since 2021, the mortgage industry has seen a staggering 36%–47% decline in active producing loan officers. For hiring managers and leaders, this isn’t just a statistic—it’s a growing challenge to sustain production, support growth, and build the next generation of talent. But there’s a meaningful solution beginning
Date Published: March 2026 Few trends have reshaped housing demand as quickly as the rise of remote work. What began as a temporary pandemic shift has evolved into a lasting change in how — and where — Americans live. For the mortgage industry, this shift is influencing everything from homebuyer
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 them to stay. Employees nowadays
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 prices remain elevated and affordability
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 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
Let’s face it…Hiring is tough! And the challenges of turnover, short-staffing, and bad hires are real. But what if the key to finding great people lies in the candidate experience itself? This journey, from initial job posting to the final offer, is more critical than ever. CareerPlug’s research shows a
In last month’s edition, we discussed the exodus of Loan Officers in 2024, and that we’re seeing an uptick in hiring so far in 2025. We continue to see that trend, particularly at the Executive level. If you’re an Executive thinking about your next role, or have already started your
