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Rising Star Leah Sommerville drives paperless mortgage workflows
14+ hour, 11+ min ago (354+ words) Leah Sommerville, director of sales at DocMagic, discusses her evolving leadership role and ongoing efforts to accelerate digital adoption in the mortgage industry." AI Summary In the Q&A below, Sommerville shares how her career has evolved, why advancing paperless…...
The architecture of ambition: Kind Lending and CANDID partner to redefine the mortgage enterprise
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (277+ words) How a unified technology strategy is powering Kind Lending's next phase of national scale The move marks a definitive departure from the industry's reliance on fragmented legacy technology. By adopting CANDID's unified, scalable ecosystem, Kind Lending is moving to eliminate…...
Making the 7-day refi reality: Closing without the wait
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (434+ words) The last mile of the consumer's mortgage origination journey " scheduling and signing " is often where frustration peaks for borrowers. In our digital-first world, few consumers expect unclear and inflexible processes related to their notary appointment " or to be tethered to…...
Mortgage servicing rights trades shift to strategic moves
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (486+ words) Mortgage servicing rights trades have transitioned from necessity sales to strategic portfolio management, with lower volumes and a focus on quality assets. Behavioral changes and new loan types are influencing portfolio risk and servicing strategies." AI Summary As an example,…...
Advisory approach boosts mortgage satisfaction in 2025
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (461+ words) The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study shows a rise in customer satisfaction, driven by lenders that take an advisory approach. Lenders excel in communication and digital engagement, with early borrower engagement boosting satisfaction. " AI Summary Taking an advisory-style approach over…...
Jim Juergens steps into retail leadership role at NEO Home Loans
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) NEO Home Loans, powered by Better, announced Monday that it added Jim Juergens to the team as a branch leader, distributed retail.Juergens brings nearly two decades of lending expertise to the role, closing $43 million in production and 91 closed loans…...
Making mortgage brokers relatable to the modern homebuyer
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (581+ words) How brokers can build trust with Gen Z and Millennial buyers through authentic, engaging content We've all heard the clich's before. "Be a disruptor in your industry!" "Think outside the box." But nothing is more prevalent in today's always-on environment…...
Mortgage brokers say loanDepot is knocking at their door again
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (652+ words) loanDepot appears to be building capabilities in the wholesale mortgage space " a channel it formally exited three years ago. Executives and owners at three mortgage brokerage shops told HousingWire they were recently contacted by loanDepot representatives who introduced themselves as…...
The Ultimate Guide to NMLS Renewals for Mortgage Loan Officers
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (1225+ words) Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more Let's be honest, renewing your NMLS license isn't exactly the most thrilling part of being a mortgage loan officer....
Loan Officer Marketing with Chris Johnstone
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (160+ words) What really stood out is how practical and actionable the advice is. Chris doesn't just speak in broad concepts; he gives clear strategies you can implement immediately! Chris delivers high-value content in this podcast. You can tell he works to…...