• The other half of the lake: Why lifecycle lending is becoming mortgages’ next growth strategy,Finance of America

    The other half of the lake: Why lifecycle lending is becoming mortgages’ next growth strategy

    Loan originator pipeline growth has followed a familiar formula: originate a purchase loan, capture a refinance when rates fall and hope the borrower returns for their next home purchase. But in today’s housing market, that model is producing fewer opportunities. Purchase volume remains constrained,

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  • The AI edge for builders: Why institutional knowledge is becoming the industry’s most valuable asset,Christine Carmona

    The AI edge for builders: Why institutional knowledge is becoming the industry’s most valuable asset

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of every conversation in homebuilding. But as builders invest in AI to improve sales, marketing and operations, many are overlooking the factor that will determine whether those investments succeed: organizational knowledge. AI is only as valuabl

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  • Former Stockton Mortgage employees, Novus deny trade secret allegations,Sarah Wolak

    Former Stockton Mortgage employees, Novus deny trade secret allegations

    Several former Stockton Mortgage Corp. employees have denied allegations that they misappropriated trade secrets and interfered with the company’s business after leaving to join competitor Ixonia Bancshares, operating as Novus Home Mortgage, according to court filings. Eighteen defendants filed thei

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