Originations

Competing against similarly sized lenders in the channel was like battling in the octagon, said founder Jamie Thornton.

Productivity, retention, referrals, and efficiency are key business objectives for the year ahead according to lenders surveyed by Total Expert.

But refinances came in 50% below levels from a year ago, with rate-and-term activity falling by over 40% in the third quarter of last year, according to TransUnion.

While low interest rates and low existing-home supply are behind much of the growth, the single-family rental market is also fueling demand.

These suburbs offered easy access to both major metros and the outdoors, cozy neighborhoods and affordability, according to Realtor.com.

The co-founder of Arch Capital Solutions reviews the changes made to reporting disclosures on mortgages for condominiums and units located in HOAs that were part of a response to the tragic condo collapse in Surfside, Florida.

The location will support the lender’s direct-to-consumer channel and employ more than 300 people.

The CEO of the Lincoln Family of Companies brand details its expansion strategy, which is unique for the settlement services business.

But economists predict upward pressure in the coming months after comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

New player Tomo is entering this niche while a trio of established players enhance their existing offerings for their third-party channels.