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Industry veterans launch consultancy firm Alloy Advisors
Amit Kulkarni and Russ Cofano launch their own consultancy firm where they hope to help firms grow and modernize.
Recruiting the same loan officer and expecting different results
Over the last 30 years in this business, I’ve seen a lot of loan officers come and go. I’ve seen managers get promoted, demoted, and disappear. I’ve seen companies rise, fall, rebrand, and recycle their value props like clockwork.
But the one thing that doesn’t seem to change — the thing that might actually be costing our industry the most — is how we continue to hire the same kind of people, using the same logic, with the same expectations… and then we’re shocked when the outcome doesn’t change.
Pulte urges AG Bondi to investigate Fed’s Lisa Cook for mortgage fraud
A letter from Pulte to Pam Bondi and DOJ official Ed Martin on Aug. 15 alleges mortgage fraud and that Cook “falsified bank documents and property records”
Income eligibility defects drive mortgage quality decline
Loan quality risks amid ongoing mortgage market challenges are continuing to emerge, according to the newest QC Industry Trends Report from ACES Quality Management.
Mortgage applications shrink as VA loan demand declines
Mortgage applications was down 1.4% from a week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending Aug. 15.
StellarMLS and Rayse expand strategic partnership
StellerMLS agent members will now have access to the Rayse platform as part of their membership dues, thanks to the expanded partnership.
Why saying “I tried” keeps you stuck in your career
The simple truth is that many salespeople—and professionals in general—remain average. It’s not because they lack talent, but because they settle. Saying “I tried” offers an excuse, not accountability. It allows you to retreat from discomfort without committing to the action that leads to breakthrough success. Instead of owning results, it positions you as a passive participant in your own story. If you’re serious about making an impact in your life, and getting the results you’ve always wanted, here’s what you need to change:
Michigan cities, lawmakers seek $800M for housing incentives
The program would provide up to $100,000 for new housing construction or up to $30,000 for repairs covering as much as 30% of costs.
