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Change management is _____________
The struggle is real. We have been airing several months of our Monday show Now Next Later as part of the Chrisman Commentary lineup....
Jeremy Potter
Oct 17, 2024
What AI Can’t Do: A Different Perspective
Jodi Hall wrote a wonderful article regarding how AI can’t replace emotional intelligence (EQ). While it's true that AI lacks the human...
Jim Storm
Oct 15, 2024
What AI Can’t Do: The Importance of Leadership EQ in the Age of Automation
In a world simultaneously fascinated by and wary of artificial intelligence, we risk overlooking our own capacity for growth. AI has...
Jodi Hall
Oct 11, 2024
BI Dashboards for Work and Kids
I don’t know if this is good parenting or bad parenting, but my wife and I give our kids a monthly allowance of $25, with a quarterly...
Marcus Lam
Oct 11, 2024
Women Are Shaping the Future of the Mortgage Industry
By Chrissy Brown, Chief Operations Officer at Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group The mortgage business has traditionally been a male-dominated...
Chrissy Brown
Oct 10, 2024
The 40 Greatest Names in the Mortgage Industry
This in-depth guide showcases the 40 most influential leaders transforming the mortgage industry through visionary leadership,...
Rich Swerbinsky
Oct 4, 2024
The Next Top Producer – The New Generation of Loan Officers' Willingness to Adapt and Thrive
In today’s fast-paced mortgage industry, the ability to adapt has become essential for loan officers who want to go from good to great....
Matthew VanFossen
Sep 30, 2024
Why Mortgage Rates Didn’t Fall After the Fed’s Rate Cut
Why didn't we see mortgage rates fall after the Fed cut rates last week? Simply put, preemptive pricing left little room for movement in...
Robbie Chrisman
Sep 23, 2024
Seizing the Refinance Opportunity with a Comprehensive Enterprise Strategy
By Emily Farley Gardner, Chief Lending Officer at Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group For the first time since early 2023, the market conditions...
Emily Farley Gardner
Sep 23, 2024
Tear Down This Wall!
If you truly believe in competitive markets and seek to lower mortgage costs, repeal the LO Comp Rule. "Mr. Chopra, tear down this wall...
Brian S. Levy
Sep 23, 2024
Exceptions for Mortgages and Maybe One Day… Restaurants
Earlier this month, my wife and I were trying to sync up our weekend schedules. Between the kids’ sports, birthday parties, social...
Marcus Lam
Sep 16, 2024
Crossing the Rubicon: Is OUR data the water or the boat?
It’s time to stop treating data as a byproduct of your processes. In today’s mortgage industry, data is the raw material that fuels...
Ruth Lee, CMB
Sep 16, 2024
The Critical Role of Real-Time Data for Servicers Staying Compliant with the Loss Mitigation Waterfall
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered significant changes in the national foreclosure policy, leading to an expansion of federal loss...
Matt Tully
Sep 16, 2024
The Hidden Risks: How Vendor Compliance and Delayed Technology Updates Are Increasing Lender Vulnerability
By Matt VanFossen, CEO of Mortgage Automation Technologies & Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation Over the past decade, the mortgage...
Matthew VanFossen
Sep 13, 2024
Small Summit, Big Ideas for Progress
When you bring together passionate people from around our industry, you often hear similar complaints about how hard it is to make...
Jeremy Potter
Sep 13, 2024
16 Years Later: A HERA Report Card
By Lawranne Stewart Former Assistant Chief Counsel, House Financial Services Committee Scott Olson Former Professional Staff Member,...
Lawranne Stewart and Scott Olson
Sep 8, 2024
NAR Settlement Impact on VA Loans
Lenders are interested in the National Association of Realtors’ settlement* concerning buyer-broker compensation. Effective Aug. 17,...
Rob Chrisman
Sep 6, 2024
Should You Care That The Yield Curve is Disinverting?
The US Treasury yield curve has long been a source of concern for investors and economists due to its tendency to signal potential...
Robbie Chrisman
Sep 5, 2024
FICO 10T is Changing the Game for Mortgage Lending
John Wines – Chief Strategy Officer – Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group Why the FICO 10T model is a big step towards a more inclusive housing...
John Wines
Sep 3, 2024
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS): An In-Depth Exploration
In the intricate world of finance, Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) serve as a critical mechanism for managing risk and...
Robbie Chrisman
Aug 30, 2024
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