How Top Originators Are Winning Purchase Business In 2026

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CHLA Warns USDA Relocation Could Disrupt Rural Loan Overhaul

Trade group says the loss of experienced Rural Housing Service staff could complicate delegated underwriting, lender onboarding, and program guidance

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Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Rises Despite Borrower Strain

J.D. Power finds better digital service, fee transparency, and issue resolution are strengthening trust while homeowners face mounting financial pressure

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Record Senior Equity Widens Reverse Mortgage Opportunity

Homeowners age 62 and older hold $14.92 trillion in housing wealth, but lenders still face the challenge of turning equity into production

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Your Team Isn’t Disengaged. You’re Disconnected.

Leadership distance can silence strong employees long before it appears in retention or production numbers

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Home Price Growth Accelerates, But Luxury Buyers Skew The Market

Redfin’s index rose 3% annually in June, with luxury demand and limited move-in-ready inventory supporting prices despite elevated mortgage rates

Jul 23, 2026
Lenders Expect More Volume Without Adding More Overhead

TMC survey finds lenders are looking to current sales teams, experienced recruits, and lower production costs to drive second-half growth

Jul 23, 2026
Friday Harbor Adds AI Pre-Underwriting Support For USDA Loans

The platform alerts production teams to documentation, eligibility, and GUS-related issues before files reach underwriting

Jul 23, 2026
NAMB Partners With WeeklyroadMAP On Broker Training

Members gain trial access and preferred pricing for weekly market analysis, sales coaching, AI guidance, and industry speakers

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Chrisman: Why Do Mortgage Rates Care About Inflation?

When prices rise, bond values fall — here’s the mechanics behind why inflation drives mortgage rates higher

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Beyond Barriers

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Women Of Tech 2026: Code That Closes

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Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking 2024

Meet the women who have blazed the path and left their mark on the industry for years to come

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When It Comes To MSRs, Hold On Tight!

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CHLA Warns USDA Relocation Could Disrupt Rural Loan Overhaul

Trade group says the loss of experienced Rural Housing Service staff could complicate delegated underwriting, lender onboarding, and program guidance

Jul 23, 2026
Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Rises Despite Borrower Strain

J.D. Power finds better digital service, fee transparency, and issue resolution are strengthening trust while homeowners face mounting financial pressure

Jul 23, 2026
Record Senior Equity Widens Reverse Mortgage Opportunity

Homeowners age 62 and older hold $14.92 trillion in housing wealth, but lenders still face the challenge of turning equity into production

Jul 23, 2026
Your Team Isn’t Disengaged. You’re Disconnected.

Leadership distance can silence strong employees long before it appears in retention or production numbers

Jul 23, 2026
Home Price Growth Accelerates, But Luxury Buyers Skew The Market

Redfin’s index rose 3% annually in June, with luxury demand and limited move-in-ready inventory supporting prices despite elevated mortgage rates

Jul 23, 2026
Lenders Expect More Volume Without Adding More Overhead

TMC survey finds lenders are looking to current sales teams, experienced recruits, and lower production costs to drive second-half growth

Jul 23, 2026
Friday Harbor Adds AI Pre-Underwriting Support For USDA Loans

The platform alerts production teams to documentation, eligibility, and GUS-related issues before files reach underwriting

Jul 23, 2026
NAMB Partners With WeeklyroadMAP On Broker Training

Members gain trial access and preferred pricing for weekly market analysis, sales coaching, AI guidance, and industry speakers

Jul 23, 2026