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Why Hiring Based Solely on a Sales Candidate's Interview is a Mistake

Why Hiring Based Solely on a Sales Candidate's Interview is a Mistake

Sunday, 09 January 2022
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In a recent article from The MReport, mortgage managers discussed their strategies for selecting and retaining new hires. While many managers easily evaluated sales candidates based on production reports, they often had difficulty trying to assess an originator’s people skills. Read more...
Mortgage Data Firm Settles with Feds Over Security Lapse

Mortgage Data Firm Settles with Feds Over Security Lapse

Sunday, 09 January 2022
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Mortgage data analytics firm Ascension has settled with the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly failing to properly safeguard customer information. So reports TechCrunch. Read more...
Podcast: Go Mortgage’s Faith Murphy Engages with Industry Engagement

Podcast: Go Mortgage’s Faith Murphy Engages with Industry Engagement

Sunday, 09 January 2022
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Faith Murphy, agent success manager at Go Mortgage, discusses the power of engagement and the use of video, among other industry topics. Hear it in a recent episode of the Fintech Hunting podcast. Read more...
Rocket Mortgage Names New CEO in Corporate Shakeup

Rocket Mortgage Names New CEO in Corporate Shakeup

Sunday, 09 January 2022
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Rocket Mortgage has promoted Bob Walters to the CEO role as part of a leadership reshuffling at the Detroit-based Rocket Companies organization. So reports Crain’s Detroit. Read more...
Knowing Your Many Important Sphere Components

Knowing Your Many Important Sphere Components

Sunday, 02 January 2022
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In a previous column, I wrote about how your sphere is a compendium of your life. Your sphere must take into account every aspect of your life, including your relationships, experiences, skills, interests, ethnic background, strengths and even your weaknesses. Read more...
The Holy Grail of Origination Success

The Holy Grail of Origination Success

Sunday, 02 January 2022
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During a recent discussion, a mortgage banking executive shared his objectives for the new year, noting, “I want all of my originators to be ‘up and out’ and meeting referral sources and customers in 2022.” This isn’t newsworthy for any sales professional. Frankly, it’s their job to connect with as many people as possible within… Read more...
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg to Take Time Off After Layoff Controversy

Better.com CEO Vishal Garg to Take Time Off After Layoff Controversy

Sunday, 02 January 2022
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Better.com CEO Vishal Garg, who recently apologized for his handling of job cuts affecting 900 employees, has opted to take an unspecified amount of time away from work. So reports Crowdfund Insider. Read more...
Apartment Complex Owner Convicted of $3M Mortgage Fraud

Apartment Complex Owner Convicted of $3M Mortgage Fraud

Sunday, 02 January 2022
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An Augusta, Georgia apartment building owner has been found guilty of federal crimes related to fraudulently obtaining an almost $3 million mortgage. So reports local WRDW. Read more...
Podcast: Gazing Into a Crystal Ball for the New Year

Podcast: Gazing Into a Crystal Ball for the New Year

Sunday, 02 January 2022
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McGlone Mortgage Group vice president Nick Rutherford shares his thoughts on what 2022 holds for the mortgage business, his takeaways from 2021 and more. Hear his thoughts a recent episode of the Fintech Hunting podcast. Read more...
Better.com CEO Apologizes for 'Blundered' Layoff

Better.com CEO Apologizes for 'Blundered' Layoff

Friday, 10 December 2021
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Better.com CEO Vishal Garg has apologized in an email to employees after receiving criticism for the way he handled the digital mortgage platform’s recent layoff of about 900 people. So reports TechCrunch.com. Read more...

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