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The mark of an excellent salesperson is the ability to progress even in challenging markets. Here's a look at the loan officers featured in the Top Producers Rankings who logged increases of more than 75% of their previous year's dollar volume of mortgage originations.

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending June 17.

PulteGroup's founder and largest shareholder, who has called on Chief Executive Officer Richard Dugas to resign immediately, said the homebuilder's board has invited him to suggest candidates for replacements.

Lisa Nicholas' determination to be the mortgage industry expert in her market propels her business upward and helps fuel the success of her business partners.

Mortgage lenders that embrace social media are going to great lengths to ensure their activities remain compliant with truth in lending regulations. But even lenders that shun social media must take steps to avoid marketing compliance risks.

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending June 10.

Walter Investment Management Corp. has named financial services veteran George Awad to the posts of executive chairman and interim chief executive as current CEO Denmar Dixon announced his resignation.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has reached an agreement with First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co. in Raleigh, N.C., to settle alleged fair lending violations.

Rick Elmendorf's annual movie night — this year featuring the premier of the new Star Wars film — for his clients and business associates (along with their families) helps to create new referral relationships for this Washington Metro area loan officer.

Ocwen Financial Corp. in West Palm Beach, Fla., will lay off 120 employees as part of a plan to reduce costs.