I recently spoke to a leading sales group in mortgage banking on what it will take for lenders and originators to succeed in 2025. I realize that it is hard to focus on the future when the present is so hectic in mortgage origination. However, 2025 is only 1,500 days from now.

Training and coaching often leads to inevitable conflicts. Some will be minor, such as disagreements regarding goals and responsibilities and some will be major, such as disciplinary actions. Regardless of the level or cause of conflict, a manager must be prepared to deal with the issues raised.

The SEC has agreed to settle its civil case against upstate New York developer Robert C. Morgan without seeking a fine. So reports Buffalo News.

Real estate startup Opendoor has confirmed plans to go public through a merger with the Social Capital Hedosophia II, a special purpose acquisition company associated with investor Chamath Palihapitiya. So reports TechCrunch.