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Senior Partner Garth Graham recently spoke with National Mortgage News to discuss the outlook for M&A activity in 2025. Garth expects the number of transactions to be less than 2023 but believes they will still exceed the 13 completed in 2020, when rates dipped and every mortgage player was enjoying profits. Check out the full interview for more from Garth on the M&A environment today, where interest has picked up, and how the incoming Trump administration could affect future transactions. https://lnkd.in/gs3_bt97

"Natural disasters destroy property, infrastructure, and wealth, but usually only derail economic activity temporarily. But housing stock is negatively impacted as residences are either destroyed entirely or take months to repair." In his latest article, Rob Chrisman discusses the impact natural disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton can have on the mortgage industry and why it’s so important for originators to connect emotionally with borrowers as they process the loss of a home in the midst of searching for a new one. Check out “A Lender’s Personal Touch Can Help After a Disaster” for more on how the increase in natural disasters may impact long-term affordability for homeowners.?https://lnkd.in/gj_NKQNx

We love teaming up with solution providers to gather insights and help lenders enhance efficiency. STRATMOR Group Customer Experience Director Mike Seminari joins Reggora Co-Founder and CEO Brian Zitin to share insights from our recent Repurchase and Appraisal Underwriting Study on December 12 at 11 a.m. PST / 2:00 p.m. EST. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g-34mQMZ

Our STRATMOR Group advisors are often asked: What system should we use? The answer: It depends. Lenders should consider several factors when determining which technology systems are best for their operation. In the latest Advisory Angle powered by the Chrisman Commentary, Senior Partners Garth Graham and Nicole Yung discuss these factors and show how STRATMOR’s Technology Insight? Study offers a view into how lenders in our industry feel about their various technology vendors. They also share a high-level summary of the most recent findings and talk about what we’re seeing in terms of trends in technology. Check out the recording: https://lnkd.in/gV-yefWq

Well said, Sue Woodard! We're honored to send our STRATMORians out to events like #FUSION2024, not only to share from the stage, but also to learn from other industry leaders. Thank you to The Servion Group for having us!

Now in its 10th year, STRATMOR Group’s Technology Insight??Study (TIS) gathers data on how lenders feel about their experiences with the systems and the vendor services and support available in the mortgage market today. Join us Tuesday, November 5 for the next episode of Advisory Angle, powered by the Chrisman Commentary. Senior Partners Nicole Yung and Garth Graham will share trends from the latest Lender Intelligence TIS module. Along with Senior Advisor Brett McCracken, they’ll discuss changes in the survey over the years, highlight systems that have been added, show how comparisons between scores are determined, and explain what the proprietary Lender Loyalty Score? Analysis measures and how it can help lenders choose their technology providers. We hope you can join us! https://lnkd.in/gXVtc_Ee

According to Federal Reserve economic data, about $36 trillion in home equity is currently?available. In his latest article, Rob Chrisman looks at the different options homeowners have when looking to tap into their portion. From HELOCs to HELOANs, Rob compares the options and explains key differences that make each type of loan suitable for different borrowers. Check out “Help Borrowers Tap into $36 Trillion Available in Home Equity,” to see how these options, when used conscientiously, can be an excellent tool for borrowers to consolidate high-interest debt at a lower rate, make substantial improvements to their home, invest in real estate, and more. https://lnkd.in/gtQXXwMu

We’re living in an exciting time, and the AI revolution will only accelerate us forward. Should we be scared? Probably a little. What we shouldn’t be afraid of? Losing our mortgage jobs to robots. In his latest Customer Experience Tip, STRATMOR Group Customer Experience Director Mike Seminari explains why soft skills will always differentiate us (humans) and provide unique value that no robot, no matter how well they mimic, will ever be able to truly replicate. Check out “How LOs are Using Soft Skills to Stay a Step Ahead of AI” for the five non-replaceable soft skills Seminari says all LOs should be perfecting and tips on how to do so.?https://lnkd.in/gUfTZGW3

STRATMOR Group is conducting a study to better understand just how much potential for time and cost savings might be hiding in the area of appraisal reviews and loan repurchases. If you haven’t already, would you please take our brief survey? Just a few minutes of your time will help shape the future of the space. https://lnkd.in/eRg_QM72] Once we’ve collected and analyzed the data, we’ll share a summary report with you. Thank you!

Headed to Minnesota for The Servion Group's Fusion Conference in November? Check out Mike Seminari's session on Customer Experience!