Mortgage lenders are adapting to the needs of consumers, whether they be old school or online.That's according to John Hummel, head of retail home lending at U.S. Bank, and Shelly Kobb, head of correspondent, warehouse, and HFA lending ...

The president of Flyhomes says they are seeing more demand as home sellers increasingly want to buy a new place to live before selling the one they are in.Dan Richards said what started as a company with real estate agents, loan officer...

The CEO of Longbridge Financial says when it comes to retirement, it is never too early to think about how you will use your home equity as you age."You really should be thinking about the home and the mortgage, your largest asset in re...

The president of regional model offices at a Florida-based real estate services provider is laser-focused on expanding into new markets."It’s safe to say, we’d like to be relevant in about a dozen markets where there is a significant am...

The president of a wholesale provider of business purpose capital for mortgage brokers and their real estate investor clients says technology and talent will drive success for his company.Ben Fertig at Constructive Capital in Oakbrook T...

Serving a niche market on scale is the secret to success at Lake Homes Realty and Beach Homes Realty.Lake Homes Realty is a tech-enabled, full-service real estate brokerage operating in 39 states. Beach Homes Realty has brokerages in 14...

Blending artificial intelligence with the power of human connection is the topic of a new book by trainer and coach Ron Vaimberg.Vaimberg specializes in rapid and long-term origination growth, and “The Purchase Shift: Winning Agent Rela...

As retirees decide how to ensure their financial well-being for the long term, reverse mortgages are getting a second look from homeowners in their 60s and 70s.With a reverse mortgage, people can convert their home’s equity into income w...

The founder of Clarifire in St. Petersburg, Florida, says automation continues to modernize the mortgage servicing industry.Jane Mason is the founder and CEO of the privately held, wom...

With the rising costs of homeowners insurance making headlines, servicers can step in and help people understand their coverage needs, according to the president of Cornerstone Servicing....

The CEO of BSI Financial Services in Irving, Texas, says the key to success in business is to treat every day as a fresh start.BSI Financial Services is working to lead the evolution of mortgage servicing for originators, investors, and ...

A father and son team that worked together to build a legacy in financial services say there is something special about running a family business.Robert and Curtis Knuth of National Credit-reporting System and Service 1st have the kind o...

The CEO of Land Gorilla says his goal is to empower financial institutions with best-in-class construction lending technology.Sean Faries founded the construction loan manag...

The new CEO of Dark Matter Technologies is focused on delivering value for clients and helping lenders thrive.Sean Dugan says that it all starts with the company’s culture. “Our clients will absolutely see an impact on their ...

The president and owner of New Threshold Mortgage Corporation in Atlanta says she gets personal gratification when she sees clients achieve the “American Dream.”Elizabeth Washburn founded her mortgage broker firm in 2004 with over 10 ye...

The founder and president of Blue Sage Solutions says efficiency is the key to success in today’s mortgage industry.Carmine Cacciavillani has over 40 years of ...

The Mortgage Note’s Scott Kimbler sat down for a conversation with LaTrease Price-Gistard. She is a licensed broker-owner and managing member at ACI Mortgage, based in Sugar Land, Texas, a suburb of Houston. Price-Gistard said when ...

Welcome to The Mortgage Note’s latest podcast series. We’re sitting down one-on-one with industry leaders to learn more about their careers and to find out their perspectives on lending and housing.Our first guest is Ed Pinto, Co-Direct...

Generative AI is helping lenders drive down origination costs while increasing borrower confidence. New products can coach and assist loan officers while offering tools to educate homebuyers.Sundeep Mathur, vice president of fintech AI a...

As lenders work to stay on top of advances in artificial intelligence, companies are hiring the top minds in mortgage technology.Mortgage technology expert Dan Sogorka recently joined Rocket Pro TPO as its general manager. He has been r...

As mortgage lenders work to improve efficiencies using artificial intelligence, the concept that large language models could lead to discrimination against Black borrowers is concerning. But researchers say preventing bias is surprisingly easy....

People with limited English proficiency can get access to mortgage documents in their native language with advancements in technology.Talk’uments is a digital language technology provider that empowers borrowers with interactive loan in...

The $418 million settlement that has rocked the real estate industry since it was announced by the National Association of...

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing every aspect of the mortgage industry and as companies create systems that can help from origination to servicing, leaders speak highly of the possibilities ahead when it comes to accuracy, efficiency,...

As the spring selling season continues, there are growing concerns about the state of the housing market. Mortgage rates remain high, inventory is low, and a new Gallup poll shows 76% of Americans they surveyed think it’s a bad time to buy a ho...