Navigating the New Terrain of Mortgage Originations

    Explore the evolving landscape of mortgage origination, influenced by shifting interest rates, housing market dynamics, and regulatory changes. Discover strategies for lenders to adapt and thrive in this dynamic environment.

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$5M Mortgage Modification Scam Ends in Guilty Plea

$5M Mortgage Modification Scam Ends in Guilty Plea

Friday, 18 March 2022
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A California man has pleaded guilty to a fraudulent foreclosure rescue scheme that brought in at least $5 million from thousands of financially distressed borrowers. That’s according to federal prosecutors. Read more...
How LOs Can Best Leverage the Power of Social Media

How LOs Can Best Leverage the Power of Social Media

Thursday, 17 March 2022
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In my sales training classes, I always include a section on how LOs can use social selling channels to increase brand awareness and forge quality relationships with prospects, customers and referral sources.  Read more...
Better.com Workers Learn of Latest Layoffs Via Payroll App

Better.com Workers Learn of Latest Layoffs Via Payroll App

Friday, 11 March 2022
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In the latest unusual development at online mortgage lender Better.com, employees found out about another round of layoffs after they were accidentally tipped off by the corporate payroll app. So reports The Verge. Read more...
Ex-Lawyer and Wife Guilty of Orchestrating Mortgage Scams

Ex-Lawyer and Wife Guilty of Orchestrating Mortgage Scams

Friday, 11 March 2022
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A disbarred attorney and his wife have pleaded guilty to leading various mortgage fraud schemes, according to federal prosecutors. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...
Cash-Out Refis Hit $1.4T in 2021, Highest Since 2005

Cash-Out Refis Hit $1.4T in 2021, Highest Since 2005

Friday, 11 March 2022
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Of $2.7 trillion in refinances originated in 2021, $1.2 trillion were cash-outs, according to Black Knight’s latest Mortgage Monitor report. Read more...
Crypto Lenders See Opportunity in Bitcoin Mortgages

Crypto Lenders See Opportunity in Bitcoin Mortgages

Friday, 04 March 2022
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As cryptocurrency gains popularity, crypto mortgage lenders have sprung up to fill the gap for home buyers whose wealth is tied up in digital entities like Bitcoin or Ether. So reports Fortune. Read more...
'Armed and Dangerous' Suspect Sought in $10M Mortgage Scam

'Armed and Dangerous' Suspect Sought in $10M Mortgage Scam

Friday, 04 March 2022
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Toronto police have announced a Canada-wide warrant for a man allegedly involved in a mortgage scam totaling more than $10 million. So reports GlobalNews.ca. Read more...
Online Broker Morty Outlines Plans to 'Democratize' Mortgages

Online Broker Morty Outlines Plans to 'Democratize' Mortgages

Friday, 04 March 2022
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Nora Apsel, the founder and CEO of online mortgage broker Morty, has shed light on the company’s plans to “truly democratize” mortgages by providing "access to the right home-financing solution for anybody.” So reports Business Insider. Read more...
Ask The Expert: I'm New in My Market, How Should I Pursue Realtor Biz?

Ask The Expert: I'm New in My Market, How Should I Pursue Realtor Biz?

Thursday, 03 March 2022
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Mark wrote: "I'm a new LO here in the ultra-competitive southern CA market and I would like to know how I should pursue realtor business. Wouldn't they be reluctant to deal with someone new fearing that their deals will be too complicated or may even be canceled? Please respond. Thank you." Read more...
Steps to Plan for Recruitment Success

Steps to Plan for Recruitment Success

Thursday, 03 March 2022
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All of the best recruitment ideas in the world will not help unless you have the time to implement the plan. No recruiting plan will work without successful implementation of the plan, which means finding the time to do it and making sure your time and actions are used effectively. Read more...

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