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February 1, 2012

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Are you Model-Matched With Your Current Mortgage Lender?

 

The mortgage industry is on the verge of a new chapter, characterized by lower overall production volumes relative to years past, greater compliance burdens and lower product-based differentiation among participants. However, lost in this seemingly depressing news are the seeds of real opportunity for firms and individual originators well-suited to the new environment. A much smaller pool of players has created a need to achieve greater production with fewer originators. No, that is not a contradiction—due to the shrinking of the mortgage industry, the loans closed per originator figures are actually headed higher. This reality has put originators with a documentable track
record of strong production in great demand. Could this be the time for you to consider a move to a mortgage lender in which you are better model-matched?  Read More

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Increased Oversight Named as Originators’ Biggest Challenge in 2012
January 30, 2012

 

Reverse Mortgaeg Daily Increased Oversight Named as Originators’ Biggest Challenge in 2012

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

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New Survey Gets Inside the Minds of LOs
January 26, 2012

National Mortgage Professional New Survey Gets Inside the Minds of LOs

 

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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Originators Worry About Oversight
January 19, 2012

National Mortgage News Logo Originators Worry About Oversight

JAN 19, 2012 1:06pm ET

 

 

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 >

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Hammerhouse, LLC Releases Results of Annual Mortgage Originator Survey
January 18, 2012

 

1011 Logo Hammerhouse, LLC Releases Results of Annual Mortgage Originator Survey

 

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 >

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Market Analysis: Originators Are Hurting
January 18, 2012

mzl.usudcuhs Market Analysis: Originators Are Hurting

 

 

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 >

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Mortgage loan originators still fear regulations the most
January 18, 2012

Housingwire Mortgage loan originators still fear regulations the most



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 >

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Survey: Originators Dread More Regulatory Oversight
January 18, 2012

Mortgage Orb Survey: Originators Dread More Regulatory Oversight

 

by MortgageOrb.com on Wednesday 18 January 2012

 

Mortgage loan originators believe that increased regulatory oversight and legislation will be the greatest problem facing the industry in 2012, according to a new survey released by Hammerhouse LLC, a Mission Viejo, Calif.-based recruiting and strategic growth firm for the financial services industry. Read More >
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Forecast for Top Originators
January 11, 2012

MortgageDaily Forecast for Top Originators

Jan. 11, 2012 By MortgageDaily.com staff

 

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

Top mortgage producers will be on the move this year seeking mortgage companies that have the most to offer for their own originations. This group is concerned with potential employers’ strong leadership teams and capital positions.

 

Other factors that this elite group will consider include the value proposition being offered, the quality of loans and performance and “leading compare ratios.” They also want multiple investor channels.

 

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2012 Outlook on Key Hiring Trends
January 10, 2012

 

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2012 Outlook on Key Hiring Trends from Drew Waterhouse, Managing Director of Hammerhouse

 

MISSION VIEJO, CALIFORNIA – (January 10, 2012), Hammerhouse LLC, a national recruiting and strategic growth firm for the financial services industry with mortgage sales and leadership placement at its core, has released its outlook on key hiring trends in the mortgage industry in 2012, as presented by Drew Waterhouse, Managing Director of Hammerhouse.

 

“2012 will be a pivotal year for the mortgage industry,” commented Drew Waterhouse.  “The transition to a purchase-oriented business model that will last for decades will fundamentally alter the industry and the careers of the people in the business. Leadership in the lender ranks may change, but one thing will remain the same—it will take talented, skilled originators to acquire and close the loans.” Read More >

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