With compensation accounting for 80% of the cost to originate a mortgage, lenders are developing new strategies to attract and retain top talent, while keeping wage expenses in check.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Jan. 26.

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Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Dec. 29.

Employees at HarborOne Bank and its Merrimack Mortgage Co. subsidiary will see their minimum wage rise to $15 per hour, the latest company to accelerate plans to hike salaries.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Dec. 22.

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Farmer Mac has terminated President and CEO Timothy Buzby for violating company policies not related to its financial and business performance.

Dozens of workers at the Frederick, Md., office of First Guaranty Mortgage Corp. will be out of work after layoffs were announced, but the office won't close as initially reported by a state agency.

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

When data doesn't tell the whole story about untapped market opportunities, mortgage executives must draw on their personal experiences and local expertise to craft unique strategies to reach new borrowers.

With mortgage originations on the decline, lenders that want to regain lost volume or grow market share must work harder to identify and reach underserved borrower segments.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Nov. 17.

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