With an unusually high number of unknowns to factor in, mortgage industry leaders offer a peek at their playbooks for the next year

With conferences moving to the digital sphere, organizers are finding creative ways to foster the community-building that’s vital to the field

In a wild election year, party polarization and racial equity issues make it tougher for trade groups to manage internal divisions while ensuring the field supports those who get their hands on the levers of power

How the mortgage and housing industries react to the current civil rights moment could shape policies and bridge the homeownership divide for the Black community

Breaking down color barriers

Lenders prepare for a ferocious volume of loans requiring loss mitigation

How the COVID-19 pandemic could change the industry forever

Loan officers at the forefront of the field say use of ai tools is key to maintaining a competitive edge, as is the need to move the client conversation beyond rates alone. And in the age of covid-19, they say remote signings and financial contingencies are more crucial than ever.

The industry’s stand-out employers are marked by inclusive cultures, Charitable spirits and cutting-edge technology. And sure, the free lunches don’t hurt.

Why 2020 could see mortgage lenders forced to reconsider their go-slow approach to AI, big data and other technologies