Banking

Drew Boland's positive attitude and love of a challenge are two defining characteristics that help him stand out from his peers.

In something of a cruel irony, homebuilders are finding constraints on construction financing easing, but little in the way of quality lots on which to put up their houses.

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.

U.S. prosecutors have abandoned their case against Angelo Mozilo, a pioneer of the risky subprime mortgages that fueled the financial crisis, after a two-year quest to bring a civil suit against him.

So far, 2016 has brought legal battles, election woes and TRID-related headaches to the mortgage industry, among many other major issues.

Sales growth was the top reason lenders gave for investing in new technology, according to a new study from sales automation software firm Velocify.

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.

There's been plenty of speculation about insurance companies crowding out commercial mortgage bond investors this year.

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.

American farmers who expanded production using rented land during the commodity boom a few years ago are now struggling to repay loans.

Small-business lenders are scrambling for financing to accommodate a possible real-estate-related borrowing surge once a key federal rule change takes effect next week.

Open Mortgage, a multichannel lender based in Austin, Texas, has been approved as a Fannie Mae seller.

Longstanding mortgage advertising rules are taking on new meaning in the age of digital marketing.

The returns on private commercial mortgage investments held by life insurance companies are on the rise, according to the LifeComps Commercial Mortgage Index.

ICBA Mortgage has expanded its relationship with DH Corp. to offer Independent Community Bankers of America members access to the MortgageBot loan origination system.

Caliber Home Loans is marketing a residential mortgage-backed securitization mainly backed by nonprime loans, called COLT 2016-1 Mortgage Loan Trust.

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.

The second mortgage is on its way back, and some lenders could have an advantage in the competition for the piggyback loan business.

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.

Banks are increasing their construction lending to builders but access to land acquisition and development loans remains tight.