There is no question that the pandemic accelerated trends that were already emerging in mortgage banking and as a result, lenders have been super-focused on updating technology in an attempt to stay ahead of the curve. While much of the emphasis has been on streamlining the loan process, the human side of the transaction […]
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Each year, Inman gathers a group of top real estate leaders to discuss the industry’s challenges and predict what the future holds for real estate. Inman’s report is a must-read for mortgage lenders and their sales professionals. Although 2030 seems a long way from now, it is right around the corner in terms of
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The recent deep freeze and power grid failure in Texas has raised questions about why state government did nothing to plan for the inevitable, even after receiving years of warnings and experiencing a similar cold snap in 2011. While there are differing opinions on exactly why the Lone Star state failed to take precautions, it
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Last week, Quicken shared its third quarter 2020 results with analysts, reporting record volume. While this is not surprising considering our recent historically low interest rates, Quicken’s numbers are truly extraordinary. The company is closing $1 billion in mortgage loans a day! This is impressive by any standard but there were a few revelations
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In Charles Duhigg’s great book, The Power of Habit, he recounts the story of Alcoa’s CEO Paul O’Neill who stood up before investors and declared that the company would focus its entire strategy on bringing workplace injuries to zero. The investors were stunned to say the least with his announcement. O’Neill did not discuss profits
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