With 87% of borrowers finding lenders through referrals and existing lending relationships, loan officers can help drive business growth by prioritizing strong networks with real estate agents, past clients, and other trusted community service providers.

Explore key shifts in the 2025 housing market, what they mean for lenders in 2026, and how mortgage insurance supports access and risk management.

VRRs provide lenders with independent, USPAP-compliant desktop appraisal analysis to identify risks, ensure accuracy, and maintain portfolio quality—without the rubber-stamp approach that undermines true risk management.

The Millennial and Gen Z generations together make up roughly 32% of all homebuyers and 21% of sellers. Understanding the common behaviors and characteristics of these two generations, along with their buying trends, can help mortgage professionals make informed decisions on how to better reach and work with these unique generations.

Cybercriminals launch 3.4 billion phishing emails daily targeting financial services. Learn how mortgage professionals can help defend against ransomware, business email compromise, and credential theft with security protocols and training strategies.

The Federal Reserve announced the first rate cut of 2025 in September. Learn about its impacts and considerations on preparing scalability and adaptability for potential market fluctuations.

The threat of fraud is becoming more prominent across the real estate industry. Learn more about the changing landscape to help better protect yourself and those you serve.

The mortgage industry faces a generational shift as seasoned loan officers retire without sufficient new talent entering the field.

Mortgage insurance (MI) premiums are once again tax-deductible, and this time, the benefit is here indefinitely. Learn more about what that means for borrowers and loan officers.

Learn more about the different valuation options available, how they vary and when to use each type.

Title insurance market poised for steady growth through 2034. Discover strategies for title agents to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Learn more about various factors to evaluate when selecting an underwriter to add to your agency's network of providers.