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FINDING A
POSITIVE PATH
FORWARD
Amid political controversy and budgetary
cutbacks, experts discuss diversity, equity,
and inclusion strategies' role in today's
marketplace as both the American
homeownership landscape and workforce
continue to diversify and undergo
significant demographic shifts.
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MORTGAGE LENDERS: THREE
WAYS TO BREAK THE HIRING-
LAYOFFS CYCLE
Tactfully navigating changes in the mortgage marketplace
can make or break a company, and Tim Von Kaenel of
CI&T provides three keys to better position yourself when
the market pivots.
IN A CHALLENGING MARKET,
HOME EQUITY INVESTMENTS
OWN THE SPOTLIGHT
Home equity investment (HEI) product offerings are
growing in popularity for emergency expenses and debt
consolidation, but in order for these products to realize
their full potential, it will take the expertise and resources
of multiple industry stakeholders.
PASSING THE TORCH
With Five Star's National Mortgage Servicing Association
passing to new Chairman John Vella, MortgagePoint
examines a moment of leadership in transition.
HOW INVESTORS CAN
THRIVE IN CRE AMID
CHALLENGING MARKET
CONDITIONS
Derrick Barker of Nectar discusses the state of the
commercial real estate sector, and steps that investors can
take in order to weather market volatility.
BUILDING REFERRAL
RELATIONSHIPS FOR MORE
CONSISTENT BUSINESS
Veteran mortgage sales trainer and coach Ron Vaimberg
shares with MortgagePoint, the coaching tips and strategies
necessary to establish and foster enduring relationships in
the mortgage marketplace.
The Point
Kevin Bowen, Head of Home Lending, Product and
Innovation, JPMorgan Chase & Co
