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What MBA’s forecast means for mortgage originators

Housing Wire

history next to 2003. The analysis may expose training needs for respective production teams. Doing this now will help lending teams establish a game plan to increase the skills of any refinance-focused LOs, as well as their managers. But training and trainers must have content. Here are three key takeaways: 1.

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More than ever, lender profitability requires maintaining pace with innovation

Housing Wire

In light of this, HousingWire recently caught up with Teraverde Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Rob Peterson to learn more about the key to lender profitability in today’s lending environment. increase in total labor productivity in the US from 2003 through 2022, largely through business process improvement and automation.

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Jim Major Named 2022 GBAR REALTOR of the Year

Lamacchia Realty

Beginning his real estate career in 2003, Jim has an immense amount of knowledge and experience of the local market and is continuously on the cutting edge of market trends to best serve his clients. He is always there to lend a helping hand, offering advice and support to fellow agents. Anthony Lamacchia. Broker/Owner.

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Exclusive: CrossCountry Mortgage CEO Ron Leonhardt talks AmCap acquisition, future targets

Housing Wire

In an exclusive interview with HousingWire , Ron Leonhardt, a former mortgage broker who founded CCM in 2003, confirmed conversations with the parties started years ago, although the transaction closed on Tuesday. Leonhardt first met Garrett Clayton , AmCap’s CEO, about a decade ago. As a result, CCM had 4,200 in total, per NMLS.

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HUD outlines reverse mortgage wish list in budget proposal

Housing Wire

million to fund a training grant that would, in part, “enable specialized training that will prepare counselors to support expanded HECM counseling and to better understand property valuation bias so that they can effectively counsel clients on this topic,” according to congressional justifications for the budget. HUD is requesting $2.5

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Appraising Solar Panels

Appraisal Today

If you want to continue AMC/lender appraising and need more education and training, get it now while you’re not very busy. Mortgage lending is very cyclical and dependent on mortgage rates. Ask them how to get on the exclusive lists. The advice above on doing unusual appraisals can really help. This slow time will not last forever.