Innovators Unleashed

Mar 04, 2024

Seeking Professionals Pioneering Change and Driving Innovation Across Social Media Platforms

NMP Magazine is on the lookout for outstanding individuals who are redefining the mortgage industry, and we need your help to find them. Do you know a mortgage professional who's breaking through traditional algorithms, harnessing the power of conversation, and driving innovation that yields remarkable results? Nominate them for NMP Magazines 2024 Most Connected Mortgage Professionals today!

We're searching for those who are not just following the status quo but are setting new standards by shattering algorithms and fostering meaningful engagement. Don't miss the chance to recognize the mortgage professional who's making waves in the industry. Nominate today, and let their story inspire others! Honorees will be recognized in the July 2023 issue of NMP Magazine. Check out last year's winners.

Nomination Deadline: March 29, 2024

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Mar 04, 2024

Analysis and Data

Bay Area Buyers Bring Bigger Down Payments As AI Wealth Grows

New Realtor.com report suggests AI-driven wealth is reshaping competition for homes across California's most expensive markets

Artificial intelligence may be creating a new class of homebuyers in California — and mortgage professionals are beginning to see the effects.A recent Realtor.com report found that Bay Area homebuyers are continuing to make unusually large down payments even as mortgage rate...

Operations

APM Acquires Synergy One Lending, Forms $14B Lender

The deal marks CEO Dustin Sheppard's first major strategic move since taking the helm at APM in October 2025

On June 5, American Pacific Mortgage (APM) acquired Synergy One Lending (Synergy One), combining two of the top-30 retail lenders in the country, per Modex, to build a national platform “for the next era of retail lending,” according to APM’s press release.Following the deal...