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Automation vs. Situational Awareness
I had my first misfire with Waymo this past weekend. For those who don’t know, Waymo is a fully autonomous ride-hailing service operating...
Marcus Lam
Mar 7
Beyond the "Innovation Thing.” It’s time to deliver.
As we celebrate Jimmy Carter’s life, thoughts turn to another underappreciated one-termer, George H.W. Bush and infamous “vision” gaffe....
Not Just Another AI Hype Train: Agentic AI
Buzzwords are like that random cousin at Thanksgiving—they crash the party, dominate the conversation, and leave you wondering if they're...
Ruth Lee, CMB
Jan 13
Mortgage Company Strategy 2025: Preparing For the Year Ahead
As we embark on a new year, it’s essential for decision makers at mortgage companies to focus on setting clear goals and aligning...
Robbie Chrisman
Jan 6
Artificial Intelligence in the Mortgage Industry: Transforming the Landscape
The mortgage industry has long grappled with inefficiencies and high costs. Today, originating a single loan costs lenders over $10,000...
Diane Yu
Dec 10, 2024
Thriving in the Digital Mortgage Age
By John Wines, Chief Strategy Officer at Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group The mortgage industry has undergone a technological transformation....
John Wines
Nov 25, 2024
Why Consumer-Centric Product Management is Key to the Future of Mortgage Lending
While none of us possess a crystal ball, signs point to major transformation driven by a combination of higher-for-longer interest rates,...
Marvin Chang
Nov 18, 2024

The AI Mortgage Landscape – The Risk Weighting of Incorporating AI into Your Company
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is the new buzzword across the world, regardless of industry. This includes the U.S. mortgage...
Matthew VanFossen
Nov 8, 2024
Servicers Must Embrace Proactive Technology Based Customer Service in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Across the country, loan officers, lenders, servicers, and homeowners are facing the burden of what to do following the devastating...
Matt Tully
Oct 21, 2024
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
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
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
Regulation X Updates and The Role of AI and Real-Time Data For Mortgage Servicers
On July 10 , the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its first significant update to Regulation X in nearly ten years....
Matt Tully
Aug 26, 2024


The Strategic Advantage of Dual Licensing for Real Estate Agents
One of the most effective ways for agents to navigate this new environment is by becoming dual-licensed.
Luca Dahlhausen
Aug 23, 2024
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