January 30th, 2012  |  by Alyssa Gerace Published in Data, News, Reverse Mortgage

Further oversight or legislation surrounding the mortgage industry will be the biggest challenge to loan originators in 2012, according to Hammerhouse’s Second Annual Survey of Originator Opinions.

More than half of respondents, at 51%, believe the emergence of more regulations will be a critical issue facing the mortgage industry.

Working with a committed and financially stable mortgage lender (29%) was voted the second biggest challenge, followed by product flexibility (12%) and rising interest rate environment (8%). Read More

Thu, 2012-01-26 14:28

Hammerhouse LLC has released the results of its Second Annual Survey of Originator Opinions. This 14-question survey was completed by a statistically significant sample of approximately 400 active mortgage loan originators and asked originators for their opinions on critical issues facing the mortgage industry and impacting their job performance. Originators responses indicate a strong preference to: Read More

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This adapted version of a Mark Twain quote is great in theory, but is it reality?  Most people would like to make more money, as well as get more enjoyment out of work. Which prompts us to ask: “How do we achieve this?” Here are a few questions to help you discover where you stand with your career right now. Read More >

Over half of the mortgage originators surveyed by Hammerhouse LLC said the No. 1 issue facing them in 2012 is further oversight or regulation for the industry. The Mission Viejo, Calif.-based recruiting company released results from its second annual Survey of Originator Opinions. Read More >

Originators Seek to Work with “Best-in-Class” Lenders

MISSION VIEJO, CALIFORNIA – (January 18, 2012), Hammerhouse LLC, a national recruiting and strategic growth firm for the financial services industry with mortgage sales and leadership placement at its core, today released the results from its Second Annual Survey of Originator Opinions.  This 14 question survey was completed by a statistically significant sample of approximately 400 active mortgage loan originators and asked originators for their opinions on critical issues facing the mortgage industry and impacting their job performance. Read More >

By: Tony Garritano of Progress In Lending Association

The current mortgage market has been unkind for sure. Originators, among others, have been hurt for sure. How much? I just got research from Hammerhouse LLC, a national recruiting and strategic growth firm for the financial services industry with mortgage sales and leadership placement at its core, that is very telling. The company released the results from its Second Annual Survey of Originator Opinions. This 14-question survey was completed by approximately 400 active mortgage loan originators and asked originators for their opinions on critical issues facing the mortgage industry and impacting their job performance. Here’s the findings: Read More >

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, 11:58 am

by KERRI PANCHUK of HousingWire

Mortgage originators believe regulatory burdens remain the industry’s greatest concern in 2012, according to recruiting firm Hammerhouse‘s second annual survey of originator opinions.

Hammerhouse is a national headhunting firm that places originators and other financial professionals into positions throughout the industry. Read More >

by MortgageOrb.com on Wednesday 18 January 2012

Hammerhouse, today, released the results from its Second Annual Survey of Originator Opinions.  This 14 question survey was completed by a statistically significant sample of approximately 400 active mortgage loan originators and asked originators for their opinions on critical issues facing the mortgage industry and impacting their job performance. Read More >

Jan. 11, 2012 By MortgageDaily.com staff

Report projects many high-producing LOs will seek out quality firms