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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…...

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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…...

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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…...

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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,…...

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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…...

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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…...

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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…...

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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…...

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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....

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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…...