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Truist puts former Keller Williams exec in charge of home loans

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David Smith will oversee Truist’s direct, correspondent and warehouse mortgage channels as well as servicing for more than 1.2 million homeowners. Continue reading →

Keller Williams offloads mortgage division to Mutual of Omaha

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Mutual of Omaha Mortgage has acquired Keller Mortgage for an undisclosed amount, according to an announcement on Monday. Keller Williams will retain an ownership stake in the company. Continue reading →

Motto Mortgage opened offices at a record pace in 2022 as sales slowed

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Double-digit growth in open offices was a bright spot for parent company RE/MAX Holdings, which reported a $2.6 million fourth-quarter net loss. Continue reading →

The biggest mortgage, lending and housing finance stories of 2022

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The industry dodged a meltdown, but skyrocketing mortgage rates fueled a rush to “right size” and helped crown a new leader in mortgage lending. Continue reading →

Real estate in 2022: When the #@!$ finally hit the fan

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Soaring mortgage rates, slagging sales, thousands and thousands of layoffs: The past 12 months have offered a jarring reminder that what goes up must come down. Continue reading →

Keller Williams mortgage exec leaves after less than 2 years

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Dave Smith joined Keller Williams in 2021. He presided over the firm’s lending efforts during a period of increasing difficulty for the mortgage business. Continue reading →

Keller Mortgage implements third round of layoffs in past 12 months

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Keller Williams’ lending arm is advertising seven positions online including openings for an area sales manager, an “elite loan officer” and four local loan officers. Continue reading →

Fourth round of layoffs hits Keller Williams ahead of Mega Camp

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Keller Williams laid off 23 staff members on Thursday, making it the fourth round of layoffs since October 2021. The layoffs come as the franchisor braces for a choppier market. Continue reading →

Keller Mortgage taps Mortgage Coach to convert more leads

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After conducting two rounds of layoffs, Keller Williams’ lending arm looks to grow its business by making a popular lead conversion tool available to all of its loan officers. Continue reading →

The best and worst ways to handle layoffs as real estate cuts accelerate

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The housing industry has shed thousands of jobs recently, and more cuts may be in store. But some companies are handling the situation better than others. Continue reading →