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A new study examines the time of year for home shoppers to take advantage of the best bargains, especially first-time buyers who are not burdened with having to sell their current home Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eehNYrp5 #mortgagenews #mortgageprofessional #nmpnews

💥 Greg Sher’s Unfinished Business by Coby Hakalir At a time when lenders compete on price, comp, speed, and platform, Greg Sher argues the real differentiator isn’t technology — it’s leadership. 💬 “Mortgage isn’t a commodity purchase — it’s a consequential decision that rewards local knowledge, steady communication, and accountability when something goes sideways.” A former sportscaster turned NFM executive, Sher built his influence by developing talent, calling out bad leadership, and challenging the industry to elevate its people as fiercely as it innovates its tech. 💬 “My job is to identify what people are great at and build around it, not lead with their deficits.” He’s bullish on the rise of women in leadership, pragmatic about AI, and unflinching in his belief that culture drives performance. 💬 “AI won’t replace loan officers — but loan officers who learn to wield it will outcompete those who don’t.” 💬 “All of us is less a slogan than a to-do list. The work continues.” A sharp look at how one industry voice is reshaping what effective leadership looks like in mortgage banking. 👉 Read Greg Sher’s Unfinished Business (link in comments) #MortgageLeadership #AllOfUs #Leadership #AIinMortgage

Newly discovered evidence may expand the case against former branch manager, Broch Lassig, and mortgage coach, Rick Ruby Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4qk1vcU #mortgageprofessional #nmpnews #mortgagenews #onetrust #crosscountrymortgage

Seeking Nominations for The 2026 Northeast Women in Banking & Mortgage Awards. Know an industry leader like Lizette Nigro, SVP of Digital Engagement at Liberty Bank? Nominate them today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDJZpuyu 🔥Deadline: November 7th -  Nominate and Celebrate the Women Who Lead With Impact! The Northeast Women in Banking & Mortgage Awards celebrate women like Lizette, whose leadership advances the banking and mortgage industries and strengthens the communities they serve. Winners will be recognized live, at the New England Women in Banking & Mortgage Conference at Mohegan Sun Casino on January 14, 2026, during the New England Mortgage Expo. See the 2025 Northeast Women in Banking Winners 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehyFcGD4 Liberty Bank - CT #WomenInBanking #BankingNortheast #Leadership #BankOnWomen #NMP #WomenInMortgage #MortgageWomen #MWLC

Several of the Department’s field offices have been shuttered as the government enters week two of its shutdown Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/erSmXhQE #mortgagenews #mortgageprofessional #nmpnews #HUD

For the first time ever, CEO of MaxClass, LaDonna Lockard, welcomes not one but two inspiring guests onto Max Convos — Liz Short and Lindsey Meyer — the powerhouse coauthors behind the upcoming book Rethink Everything You Know About Networking. From their first connection to a 26-person collaborative book launch at MBA Annual, this episode dives into how authentic relationships can spark extraordinary opportunities.

iEmergent forecasts total originations in 2025 to surpass $2 trillion for the first time since 2022 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eAPvjFzy #mortgagenews #mortgageprofessional #nmpnews #nmp #iEmergent

Oil prices tumbled into the $50s last week as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold — pushing inflation expectations lower and bringing rate relief into focus. Bill Bodnar explains why lower oil means disinflation, and why that’s good news for mortgage rates. Meanwhile, the Fed remains divided: 10 officials favor two rate cuts this year, while 9 expect just one. So what’s next for rates? Plus, with a government shutdown delaying key data releases, Bill highlights what private reports and technical indicators originators should be watching this week. As always, the trend is our friend—if we know where to look.

Dara Invoice seeks to eliminate manual processes used by servicers to manage invoices related to mortgages in default Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eEfHGEd2 #mortgagenews #mortgageprofessional #nmpnews #sagent

🚨 New Episode of Take It To The Max! 🚨 CEO of MaxClass, LaDonna Lockard, sits down with Jake Vermillion, CMO of Mortgage Champions, to talk about how loan officers can rethink networking and take control of their business in today’s shifting market. 🎙️ They explored: 🤝 Why networking is more than just conferences and business cards 🏡 How community marketing and open houses create real opportunities 📈 Practical, time-tested strategies top producers are using to thrive right now This episode is packed with actionable insights that loan officers can put into practice immediately. Don’t miss it! 🎧 Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/4hn8ldD #TakeItToTheMax #Podcast #MortgageIndustry #Networking #MortgageChampions #LoanOfficers #BusinessGrowth #RealEstate