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Republic First Bank Quits Mortgage Origination Biz

Republic First Bank is shuttering its legacy mortgage origination business to focus on core business lines, the Philadelphia-based bank’s holding company, Republic First Bancorp, has announced. So reports Dow Jones Newswires. Read more...

Target Success: The Mortgage-ready Market Opportunity

Rising costs of goods and services, interest rate fluctuations, low housing inventory, affordability concerns­–the barriers to homeownership–are real, but recent research from Freddie Mac indicates that there is a massive opportunity for LOs to connect with mortgage-ready individuals. Read more...

DocMagic Rolls Out ADA-Compliant Digital Loan Documents

DocMagic has introduced digital mortgage loan documents that comply with the Americans With Disability act. So reports MortgageOrb. Read more...

Ex-Loan Officer Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Arson

A former Illinois loan officer and bank vice president has pleaded guilty to federal charges of bank fraud and arson. So reports local FOX 2 News. Read more...

Home Prices Rise for Third Straight Month

Home prices increased a seasonally adjusted 0.45% in March from February, according to Black Knight’s monthly Mortgage Monitor report. So reports CNBC. Read more...

Ask The Expert: How Can I Manage My Time When I'm Always Putting Out Fires?

Dave from California wrote in: "I read your answer on time management. While it all seems logical, it is not reality. I set things up every day with a list and priorities. And then the fires hit, and I rarely get things done to my satisfaction. The next day starts, and it happens again. I… Read more...

Ask The Expert: How Do I Organize My Day to Be More Productive?

Chad From Boston wrote: "Things are going well. I'm really working hard and staying motivated. I'm reading and learning as much as possible. Sometimes I feel like my time management needs a lot of work. It's not that I don't work hard, rather it's that I'm not sure I have developed a system that is… Read more...

How to Deliver a Referral-worthy Customer Experience

Providing a better customer experience is at the heart of long-term success in mortgage banking. While this concept is a no-brainer for lenders and LOs, actually delivering on this promise is not as clear or easy. Read more...

Should You Hire Part-time Loan Officers?

Though the vast majority of loan officers are full time, the question about part-time LOs will come up from time to time. Read more...

Government-Backed Mortgage Fee Changes Take Effect

Adjustments to the upfront fees on mortgage loans guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac take effect May 1. So reports CBS News. Read more...

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