With recommended reads from Chase Mortgage's Mike Weinbach, New American Funding's Patty Arvielo and more, check out these 13 books every mortgage pro should have on their winter reading list.

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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.

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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.

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From recruitment strategies to leveraging technology without losing the personal touch, here's a look at four challenges and opportunities for the resurgent mortgage broker channel.

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