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ABA Says Credit Crunch Looms

Q4 2023 American Bankers Association Index indicates a cautious economic outlook for both consumers and businesses.

Analysis and Data
Modern Barn Raising

Down payment gifting reaches new heights

Sales and Marketing
Modern barn raising
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FHA Bias: Originators Need To Educate Real Estate Agents

VA loans are also unpopular for incorrectly skeptical agents

FHA
FHA Bias
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Second Best To Banks? Not So Fast

Not everyone thinks of approaching brokers for a mortgage, but independent agents are trying to change that

Sales and Marketing
Second best to banks?
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Senior Homeowners See Record Housing Wealth In Q2 2023

Amidst economic uncertainties, housing wealth for those 62 and older soars.

Analysis and Data
You’re More Than Your Production

Practical advice for LOs looking to change employers — even in a down market

Career
More than your production
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Robots Can’t Relate

Incorporating ChatGPT into mortgages has some originators concerned if artificial intelligence is a friend or a foe

Tech
Robots Don't Understand
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Add A New Role To Your Job Description: Financial Literacy Mentor

Educating borrowers has potential to pay dividends down the road

Career
Financial Literacy Volunteer
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Good Communication Is Never An Accident

If you are frequently misunderstood, run your remarks by an unbiased person

Opinion
Good communication
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Dumb Ways To Die

One slip can ruin your career, so follow the right protocols

Career
Dumb ways to die
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