HomeStreet Bank will attempt to sell its stand-alone mortgage business and portfolio of servicing rights, a move that comes amid growing pressure from an activist investor to exit home lending and concerns about declining demand and regulatory challenges.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Feb. 15.

A lawsuit alleging Wells Fargo improperly compensated its California-based mortgage loan officers could have broader ramifications now that it has been granted class certification.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Feb. 8.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Feb. 1.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Jan. 25.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Jan. 18.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Jan. 11.

Highlands Residential Mortgage credits its ability to recruit and retain high-performing loan officers for its ability to thrive during in declining originations market.

Here's a look at key findings from the 2019 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For survey, highlighting the qualities that distinguish companies on the list from those that are not, and how the offerings from small, medium, and large companies on the list compare.

Having authentic curiosity as a core value and hiring people who embody it is how Radius Financial Group builds out a strong fintech base, complete with AI and robotic automation.

By eliminating a sense of hierarchy, promoting innovation and offering attractive work perks, New York-based lender Better Mortgage succeeds as a top employer by investing in its employees as it does its customers.

When husband and wife Rick and Patty Arvielo set out to establish a strong corporate culture for their company, New American Funding, they turned to a leadership seminar from online retailer Zappos.

National Mortgage News is pleased to present the inaugural Best Mortgage Companies to Work For, a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the industry's best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback.

The Best Mortgage Companies to Work For study is a collaboration between National Mortgage News and the Best Companies Group, which conducts extensive employee surveys and reviews employer reports on benefits and policies.

Employment at nondepository mortgage companies dropped considerably in November, as the combined effects of lower volumes and seasonal slowing reduced hiring needs.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Jan. 4.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Dec. 28.

Cash-strapped lenders need to find a way to consistently fund marketing that resonates with more cultures if they really want to be able to replace lost volume by reaching underserved borrowers.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Dec. 21.