Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2023

None of the surveyed mortgage professionals said staff cuts caused decreased ability to close loans and lack of training were the challenges they faced. Many are curious about buydowns but we are currently operating in what is still a seller’s market so not seeing many seller-funded buydowns,” a loan officer in Boston noted.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

Non-QM lenders Angel Oak Mortgage , Acra Lending and Newfi alone currently have at least 130 openings on jobs listings sites. Kidwell said his company is looking for loan processors to identify fraud in non-QM loans, in addition to loan officers. “The riches are in the niches.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

There is also growing demand for non-QM products from a banking sector that is taking note, presenting new opportunities where some banks see the need to sell loans they would traditionally hold as portfolio products. Our client development team spends a lot of time at conference forums and in retail branches educating loan officers.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2022

Mortgage lender and servicer Planet Home Lending also named Kathryn Edelen as regional vice president of its sales division this week. Erickson will be in charge of product management, the procurement and advancement of technology solutions and will oversee the training department and support teams for Motto Mortgage and wemlo.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2022

Wells Fargo , one of the nation’s largest banks, had at least 114 layoffs in its home lending business following a drop in revenue in that division in the first quarter of 2022. Wells Fargo: at least 114 employees in home lending. The bank’s revenues in the home lending business totaled $1.5 loanDepot: Unknown.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2022

Between significantly fewer refinances, rising mortgage rates and housing inventory nearly cut in half since 2020, loan officers (LOs) and brokers face a pivotal time where adaptation is a must for success. With higher-risk loans like non-QM, the need for optimization needs to be underscored from the outset to avoid costly mistakes.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It affected at least 50% of the staff, positions in operations and loan officers, according to multiple former employees. The layoffs impacted both the retail and wholesale channel and their positions following a training period of overseas staff, according to multiple sources. over the past 12 months to 6,121.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2022

During the second-quarter earnings season, executives from publicly traded mortgage lenders detailed their forays into jumbo loans, non-qualified mortgages, reverse mortgages, home equity products and even personal loans. Jumbo loan volume increased 3.1% At Finance of America , reverse mortgages have been a ??

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

will lay off 77 employees in its Charlotte, North Carolina office come January 2022, a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice filed by the company reveals. Among those getting a pink slip are 49 loan officers, 10 national account managers, seven retail sales managers and seven transaction coordinators.

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2022

In an effort to counter margin compression and satisfy a new generation of homebuyers, lenders are looking to offer loan options that better fit the average borrower. HousingWire recently spoke with John Keratsis, President and CEO of Deephaven Mortgage, about the potential benefits of non-QM lending in today’s tight housing market.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In November, Interfirst issued pink slips to hundreds of non-commissioned loan officers at its call centers in Charlotte, North Carolina and Rosemont, Illinois, according to WARN notices in both states. I think 99% of the loans that I was writing there were refinances. 375% below the market.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Apart from selling produce that is popular in former Soviet countries, these stores represent a marketing opportunity for Alex Naumovych, a loan officer at Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corporation. Maryland has over a dozen Eastern European stores that sell products like caviar, pumpernickel bread and salo, a Ukrainian-style bacon.

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Genworth MI Blog

MAY 28, 2020

Remember when loan officers avoided underwriting loans for manufactured housing for fear of low commissions, foreclosure risks, and the added complexities of underwriting those types of “unreliable” homes? Underwriter/risk training – examine whether your staff has sufficient awareness and training on manufactured housing.

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Genworth MI Blog

MAY 28, 2020

Remember when loan officers avoided underwriting loans for manufactured housing for fear of low commissions, foreclosure risks, and the added complexities of underwriting those types of “unreliable” homes? Underwriter/risk training – examine whether your staff has sufficient awareness and training on manufactured housing.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

If you’re a mortgage loan officer with a decade of experience in the industry, you have likely spent over 80 hours taking continuing education courses. Tricky situations can arise in mortgage lending, especially when navigating less-common products or originating non-agency loans.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mortgage lenders are offering discounts on loan pricing to capture borrowers. Mike, a North Carolina-based loan officer, had two loans closing in mid-January. The contrast between the deals was striking. “I have a loan closing today for first-time homebuyers who didn’t really press me on pricing,” he said.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

HousingWire interviewed a dozen loan officers and mortgage executives about their strategies for 2024, which mortgage products they expect to be in demand, and the magic rate needed to get sellers and buyers back in the market. A successful loan officer in this market needs a very capable qualified assistant.

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McKissock

APRIL 20, 2021

Receive basic training in contracts and how to price properties using comparative marketing analysis. Meet with/learn from service providers such as loan officers, title companies, attorneys, home warranty, and insurance companies. Set clear expectations upfront about your availability.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

In December, the National Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) showed that AmCap had more than 400 sponsored loan officers while CCM had over 4,000. Leonhardt said that AmCap employees will participate in a two-week training program at CCM, with the integration expected to be complete in 45 to 60 days.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

What does the top-producing lending officer (LO) in the country have to say to other mortgage lenders? More critical than training on skills is training on having a strong mindset,” said Matt Weaver. During the Peak Performers sessions, Weaver will share his 10 points to high-level loan originations.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 15, 2024

The HVCC was a set of appraisal guidelines created by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), and the New York Attorney General. The Appraisal Process Explained The appraisal process is a crucial step in determining the value of a property for various purposes, including mortgage lending.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Sharing your success lends to your credibility as an agent. This could include posting information regarding down payments, typical closing costs to expect, first-time homebuyer programs available, and tips on navigating lending. These should be posted in addition to testimonials.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2022

Like many loan officers, Dicker was working nights and weekends, banging out refinancings and purchase mortgages at record-low rates for clients. Even if mortgage rates are hovering in the 6% range, homes are still going to sell, loan officers said. Though not necessarily to buyers with financing.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2022

But that engine could stall if action isn’t taken to increase the supply of affordable housing and expand opportunities for lending to underserved families. Because of the disconnect between traditional underwriting and how underserved households manage their finances, many mortgage lenders are not accurately assessing credit risk.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Clear cCapital just announced that we have acquired a Finnish proptech startup called CubiCasa and CubiCasa is incredibly exciting technology that enables anyone with a smartphone and no training to do a 10-minute walkthrough a property and get a fully detailed, accurate floorplan with gross living area. Shaival Shah. Yeah, exactly.

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