Author: Mo Oursler, CMB

I’m at the MBA’s Secondary Conference in New York City this week, enjoying seeing a lot of familiar faces. And one thing I’m noticing more of: smiles. I think everyone is still cognizant of the headwinds that our industry is dealing with right now – higher rates, low inventory, and

Two weeks ago, I participated in the MBA’s National Advocacy Conference for the very first time. It’s always been something I wanted to do but never properly prioritized. It was worth the wait. The first day is a conference setting of speakers and panels discussing the top issues the MBA

A few weeks ago, I read an article about a lender rehiring recently laid off employees. While the headline and sentiment seem odd, these types of events are not as rare as you might think. The mortgage industry is a ‘small world’, as they say. I’ve seen countless colleagues leave

Working in the mortgage industry, I always find myself getting questioned by friends and colleagues ‘what do you think will happen with rates?’. It’s a fair question, especially considering it’s the primary driver of our industry. But my answer is always the same… ‘I don’t know’. And in fairness, most

It’s no secret that in the past 12-18 months one of the most common cost cutting solutions for employers has been staff reductions, particularly in mortgage lending. Historic low rates and inflated premiums presented a massive opportunity after the pandemic, driving many lenders to staff up to support rising production