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Attracting younger workers is crucial to the future of the mortgage industry, but many companies are struggling to connect their company’s values and culture with Millennials and those in Gen Z. That’s why we’ve asked Arthur Matuszewski, vice president of…
Read moreLocking in a top originator is only half the battle when it comes to recruiting in the mortgage industry. It’s one thing to get new talent in the door, but it’s a completely different challenge to keep them there. With…
Read moreHomeowners may want to tap the breaks on those trendy white Carrara marble countertops if they’re looking to get a return on investment for home renovations. That’s according to a recent report from NerdWallet, which pulls from Remodeling magazine’s 2019…
Read moreThe median price for a single-family home in California jumped 10% in December, the biggest year-over-year gain in more than four years, as low mortgage rates and a shortage of homes for sale boosted competition for properties. The state’s median…
Read morePeople movers are about the latest in business professionals making waves in the housing and mortgage industries. Mortgage lender, Evergreen Home Loans, named Chuck Iverson as its new executive vice president of production. Prior to joining Evergreen Home Loans, Iverson…
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One of the quickest ways to destroy any goodwill or positive mindshare that you have with your network is to not respond to their social media comments. As real estate agents and loan officers, you’ve worked so hard to get…
Read moreThree of the top five affordable metro areas in the nation during the third quarter were in Illinois: Decatur, Springfield and Peoria. That’s according to a National Association of Realtors ranking that put Wichita Falls, Texas, at No. 4 and…
Read moreAutomation is quickly becoming a key motivator for lenders to modernize their current processes. Whether it’s to improve communication or to streamline back-end operations, lenders have more tools and technology solutions to choose from than ever before to enhance the…
Read moreHousing Headlines takes a look at the latest news in housing, real estate, fintech, and beyond. It features new product updates, launches, expansions, integrations, announcements, and more. Gateway First Bank announced it opened 34 new mortgage centers in 2019 to…
Read moreHousing construction continued to improve in December as the nation’s homebuilders increased their building efforts nationwide, sending the unadjusted pace to a 13-year high. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Commerce, housing starts spiked 16.9% in…
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