5+ hour, 36+ min ago  (925+ words) For a hundred years, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has moved mortgage policy in Washington. Last Wednesday, it brought 50 loan officers with it." Loan officers are going to Washington. For a hundred years, that sentence had not been true. For…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (743+ words) Announcing the 2026 Finance Leaders! In a new partnership with United Wholesale Mortgage and Bilt, CMO Sarah De Ciantis explains how turning mortgage payments into a loyalty engine could reshape servicing, strengthen broker retention and unlock high-intent homebuyer demand. Housing Wire:…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (649+ words) Private lending has matured. What was once a fragmented, relationship-driven corner of real estate finance has evolved into an increasingly institutional, multi-state industry with sophisticated counterparties, warehouse lines, and capital partners. Yet one critical area still receives far less attention…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (398+ words) 2025 Rising Star Ryan Kearns describes moving from hands-on loan production to leading a scalable brokerage. He highlights lead rescue for referral partners and a focus on disciplined execution and clear communication." AI Summary Each year, Housing Wire's Rising Stars award…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (354+ words) Leah Sommerville, director of sales at Doc Magic, 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…...

10+ mon, 6+ 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....

10+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

3+ mon, 2+ 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…...

4+ 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…...

5+ mon, 1+ week 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,…...