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New Candidate Recommendation white paper offers a roadmap for eClosing adoption, highlighting faster liquidity, fewer post-closing defects, and operational savings

Tech

Jul 13, 2026

Home Price Growth Expected To Slow Further: Realtor.com

Slower appreciation and more realistic seller pricing could improve purchase opportunities even as mortgage rates remain elevated

Analysis and Data

Jul 13, 2026

SingleSource Names Noah Meier Chief Appraiser To Lead Valuation Services

Former Xome and ServiceLink appraisal executive joins SingleSource to expand valuation services and strengthen quality assurance for lender and servicer clients

People On The Move

Jul 13, 2026

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The Hidden Cost Of Talent

Retail veterans explain the calculation, the clawbacks, and the fine print

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Underwriters Don’t Slow Down Loans. They Eliminate Uncertainty.

ndustry’s biggest bottleneck is not underwriting itself — it is the uncertainty that reaches underwriting too late in the process. When validation happens upstream, speed follows naturally.

Gerald M. Green

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The Hidden Cost Of Talent

Retail veterans explain the calculation, the clawbacks, and the fine print

Katie Jensen

Mortgage Women

Beyond Barriers

Sandra Thompson on reading it, leading it, and embracing the fact that perfection is never the requirement

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Beyond Barriers (expanded edition)

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Women Of Tech 2026: Code That Closes

The innovators behind the tech making loans faster, smoother, and more accessible

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Beyond Barriers

Sandra Thompson on reading it, leading it, and embracing the fact that perfection is never the requirement

Jennifer McGuinness-Lubbert

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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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Breaking Barriers

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Mortgage Banker

Bank On Borrowers, Not Rate Predictions

Chasing rate forecasts wastes resources better spent on cold, hard business

Rob Chrisman

The Federal Reserve finally reduced interest rates in mid-September by half a percentage point. Because this easing in borrowing costs was already priced into mortgage interest rates, no big changes occurred during the immediate aftermath. But, the rate drop sent ripples through the housing industry — consumers are beginning to wake up. When consumers rise, the housing economy will come back to life. The pace of existing-home sales lingered near historic lows through the third qu

Mortgage Banker

Remember Your Marketing Department?

Rate cuts signal opportunity in 2025. Your LOs — and clients — should hear it from YOU

Chris Harrington

Foreclosure Inquiries Reach Highest Level Since 2020

LegalShield points to rising homeowner distress following the expiration of pandemic-era FHA relief programs

Analysis and Data

Jul 14, 2026

Illinois Changes Property Tax Foreclosure Process To Return Surplus Equity

Borrowers can save remaining home equity after delinquent property taxes and fees are paid

Regulation and Compliance

Jul 14, 2026

Cornerstone Capital Hires Industry Veteran Daryl Wizelman And His Production Team

Cornerstone Capital Bank expands its roster of experienced loan officers as lenders continue competing for top talent.

People On The Move

Jul 14, 2026

Home Prices Set New Record In June

Redfin reports record home prices as existing-home sales reached their highest level since 2022

Analysis and Data

Jul 14, 2026

The Builder Relationship Starts Before The First Referral

Why successful builder partnerships are built on trust, preparation, and consistent support long before the first loan application arrives

Opinion

Jul 13, 2026

CFPB Weighs Changes To TRID Timing And Mortgage Rescission Rules

The bureau is seeking feedback on whether federal disclosure requirements raise costs, delay closings or limit access to mortgage credit

Regulation and Compliance

Jul 13, 2026

NMP Opens Nominations For 2026 40 Under 40

Annual program recognizes mortgage professionals under age 40 whose leadership and industry impact are shaping the future of housing finance

People On The Move

Jul 13, 2026

MISMO Says eNotes Can Save Lenders Up To $300 Per Loan

New Candidate Recommendation white paper offers a roadmap for eClosing adoption, highlighting faster liquidity, fewer post-closing defects, and operational savings

Jul 13, 2026

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