Small lenders are turning to local sponsorships, social media, education and word-of-mouth to compete with big banks' massive marketing budgets.
The company's mortgage segment, Zillow Home Loans will be its primary emphasis going forward, leaders said in their earnings report.
Despite a large annual increase, new foreclosure starts are still only near 80% of pre-pandemic levels.
Banks and credit unions are pairing AI-driven efficiency with stable staffing and cross-training to scale mortgage production as originations rebound and technology expands capacity.
More mortgage professionals told National Mortgage News they expect their companies to hire, or stand pat, rather than fire workers this year.
The top employers in home lending value business partners with a large market share and reach but they also need to differentiate themselves.
These home lenders with 500 or more employees are considered among their staffs the best mortgage company to work for in 2026.
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The embattled regulator has dropped more than half its Biden-era docket, including cases against Apple and U.S. Bank. But insiders at the bureau say that's just the beginning.
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Mortgage applications increased 0.6% last week after jumping 29.7% the week prior, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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AB 226, still subject to governor's approval, allows likely $1 billion of borrowing to cope with strains on the state's insurer of last resort.
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The latest reports from ICE Mortgage Technology and VantageScore appear to be in line with hints at growing borrower pressure officials are eyeing in policy.
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The title industry sustained improvement first seen last year, with second-quarter premium totals up on both a quarterly and annual basis, ALTA said.
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The lender is seeking to dismiss the lawsuit, calling the purported scheme to also deprive its loan officers of full compensation implausible.
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A lender's LOS can help or hurt its bottom line. When examining existing systems for process improvements or evaluating other alternatives, focusing on a number of key considerations can simplify the process and narrow down the field of LOS options.
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Warehouse lenders are severely aware of the potential risks of non-QM loans, but right now, they have a huge appetite for earnings and sustainability.
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Mentoring the newbies in the mortgage business may help them avoid boom-and-bust errors later in their careers. And it can be a personally satisfying thing to do as well.
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UPCOMING LIVESTREAMThursday, April 30, 20261:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m.José Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers, breaks down the FOMC decision and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOSean Snaith, Director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting at the University of Central Florida, will provide insight into the FOMC meeting.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOMonetary policy remains the key to the markets. The Federal Open Market Committee predicts one rate cut in 2026, but the panel will get a lot of data before
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