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The Current Landscape of Mortgage Origination: Trends and Challenges
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Fannie Mae Trims Origination Forecast Due to Supply Pinch

Friday, 24 September 2021

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Fannie Mae has modestly reduced its outlook for 2021 mortgage originations because of a lack of homes available for sale. That’s according to a new report from the mortgage giant. Read more...

UWM Launches In-House Appraisal Option

Friday, 24 September 2021

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United Wholesale Mortgage has announced UWM Appraisal Direct, a new in-house appraisal option for mortgage brokers. So reports Inman. Read more...

What Makes You Different from Other Originators?

Wednesday, 22 September 2021

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Over the course of my career—as a salesperson, a sales manager, a senior executive and now, as a sales trainer—I’ve watched selling undergo dramatic changes. Prospecting is harder, competition is fiercer and closing is never a sure thing. Read more...

What It Takes to Control the Customer Interaction

Friday, 17 September 2021

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Many originators believe that sales success is driven by their lender’s products and technology. A lender’s ability to compete in a commodity market, such as mortgages, requires these basic elements to be in place. But, what really determines an originator’s success comes down to an individual’s sales skills and capabilities. Read more...

Ask The Expert: What Do I Do When Underwriters Change the Income After Prospect Preapproval?

Friday, 17 September 2021

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A "frustrated originator from Florida" wrote in: "I am having a really hard time with my operations staff. I preapprove my prospects after entering the information into DU. I then collect all the documents I can and send it in to processing after a contract is accepted. Then, several days or a few weeks later,… Read more...

Podcast: From Athletics to Mortgages to Creating Long-Term Wealth

Friday, 17 September 2021

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Matt Bramow joins host Jen Du Plessis for an engaging conversation about leadership, scaling your business, value proposition and building true relationships. Read more...

Podcast: Insellerate’s Josh Friend Gives Tips on Lead Management

Friday, 17 September 2021

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Insellerate CEO Josh Friend shares pointers on mortgage industry research, contact strategies, how to manage leads and more. Listen to the recent podcast from FinTech Hunting. Read more...

Mortgage Scam Leads to 15 Years in Federal Prison

Friday, 17 September 2021

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A scheme to defraud mortgage lenders out of hundreds of thousands of dollars has landed a New Jersey man with a 15-year federal prison sentence, according to authorities. So reports the local Daily Voice. Read more...

Fintechs BeSmartee and Snapdocs Team Up on Digital Closing

Friday, 17 September 2021

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Digital mortgage platform developers BeSmartee and Snapdocs have announced an integration meant to provide a seamless borrower experience. So reports MortgageOrb. Read more...