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The main focus for IT departments going forward is finding solutions that will beef up volume, while shrinking expenses.

LENDERS RE-PRIORITIZE TECH INVESTMENTS FOR 2023

Why several rivals are suing the mortgage lender, and why it may not matter

From lead generation to automated appraisals, the role of digital tools in the home lending process is greater than ever, but amid increased cyberattacks, most mortgage firms have much further to go with its adoption.

As layoffs hit originations, other parts of the mortgage ecosystem are ripe with opportunity

From the challenges of underwriting today’s unconventional borrowers to “credit washing” schemes, to security exposures in the latest technologies, weighing the potential hazards ahead has never been more important for mortgage lenders

Following a banner year, the ranking loan originators discuss their plans for the tougher road ahead

Leaders with the top-ranked lenders discuss continuing education and essential comms strategies amid a rapidly changing market

How influencer loan officers and the mortgage industry at large are aiming to reach the largest emerging group of homebuyers, Gen Z

A more aggressive pursuit of the agencies’ affordable housing mission is expanding product availability, but government intervention can be a double-edged sword

Latin, Black and Asian buyers are expected to drive future homeownership growth but corporate suites have yet to reflect demographics

How technologies that perform steps in home valuations and underwriting could evolve as fintechs ramp up product development

Experts assess the potential for distressed debt sales post-pandemic and offer perspectives on the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s purchases in the sector this year

United Wholesale Mortgage set off a firestorm of controversy when it forbade brokers from doing business with Rocket and Fairway. Is the brawl benefitting the wholesale channel?

Despite the hardships of the pandemic, it was a great year for the industry, bringing some lasting changes in how business is done

These notable employers detail how they’re keeping staff energized and engaged as they enter a second year of remote work

With refinance volumes predicted to fall — but currently continuing apace — lenders explain how they’re readying themselves for eventual contraction and its implications for their expenditures

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