C-Suite Strategies
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Scrutinizing Insurance Coverage Is Critical To Managing Settlement Agent Risk
Because settlement agents often lack mandated insurance, and coverage gaps are common, lenders must actively verify and monitor agent insurance and bonds to protect themselves from fraud-related losses
Homeownership Dreams Are Alive And Well
Originators today are adapting to a shift in the marketplace, where they not only cannot sit around waiting for the phone to ring, but must venture out and pursue prospective borrowers
UWM Reports Four-Year High In Quarterly Originations
For the third quarter of 2025, United Wholesale Mortgage capitalized on a “rate rally” that saw sliding mortgage rates push total loan origination volume upward
Why Compliance And Fraud Prevention Are So Critical
While some lenders regard compliance as an expense rather than a strategic asset, Andrew Liput cautions that doing so can have devastating consequences on a company’s survival
NEXA Adds Rana Mortensen As Chief Administrative Officer
New C-suite addition will serve as a connective force tasked with aligning departments, driving accountability, and ensuring company-wide execution on NEXA’s strategic vision
Deal Or No Deal
Three brokerages go head-to-head, turn pressure into performance, and win the deal of a lifetime
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Evergreen Home Loans Expands In The Carolinas
Scott Maness joins the full-service mortgage lender to expand the company’s footprint across the Southeastern U.S. by recruiting top-tier loan officers
Tammy Richards Joins NEXA Lending As Chief Strategy Officer
Veteran executive joins amid NEXA’s strategic shift from broker model to national lender
AXEN Realty And NEXA Lending Partnership Takes Off
The brokerage onboarded more than 500 agents in 90 days, offering 100% commissions
Annaly Capital Agrees To Acquire Pennymac MSR Portfolio
REIT expands investment in mortgage servicing assets through acquisition from national mortgage lender