Tagged: loan originators (LOs)

Commission volatility, missed deductions, and weak tax planning are catching up with mortgage professionals after April 15

How Taylor Behm found the industry by accident and closed 13 loans in his first month by mastering lead conversion and Non-QM borrowers

Short-term incentive gives brokers a narrow window to compete on purchase pricing

Second-lien strategies and Non-QM products are helping originators unlock equity without forcing borrowers out of low-rate first mortgages

Deal adds marketing and branding capabilities to Reverse Focus’ existing reverse mortgage software and content platform

Rocket Pro is making a clear play for purchase dominance — and it’s doing it with pricing

With Claude Cowork, LOs can convert everyday Facebook conversations into a consistent pipeline of opportunities

Lenders are rethinking how they train, incentivize, and retain LOs — shifting beyond traditional basis point compensation toward servicing income, cross-selling, and long-term borrower relationships

The fintech lender doubles a key warehouse line, signaling confidence in volume growth and intensifying competition for borrower pipelines

The independent mortgage brokerage plans a phased rollout beginning as early as July 2026, giving affiliated originators a new pathway to recurring servicing-related revenue