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    3 layers of analytics mortgage firms need to be successful

    In this edition of In The Winner's Circle, Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney sits down with Bob Brandt, VP of marketing and strategic alliances at Optimal Blue. Brandt discusses the three layers of analytics needed for mortgage firms to be successful, both in mortgage lending and mortgage investing.
  • LendingTechnology

    3 layers of analytics mortgage firms need to be successful

    In this edition of In The Winner's Circle, Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney sits down with Bob Brandt, VP of marketing and strategic alliances at Optimal Blue. Brandt discusses the three layers of analytics needed for mortgage firms to be successful, both in mortgage lending and mortgage investing.
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HousingWire magazine

Cover Story
September 2018

Back on track: How Tim Mayopoulos fixed Fannie Mae

When Tim Mayopoulos was vetted prior to joining Fannie Mae nearly 10 years ago in the role of general counsel, board members explained it would only take 12 to 18 months for the company to turn around. That isn’t what it took. It took putting Mayopoulos in charge, years later, to turn the company around. And that’s exactly what he did.

Feature

HW Insiders 2018

HousingWire began highlighting the unsung heroes of the mortgage finance industry three years ago, recognizing those who continue to make the dream of homeownership a reality for Americans nationwide. Our editorial board selected each of these 40 professionals for their ability to not only transform their companies, but the industry as a whole.

Commentary

Better serving the Hispanic mortgage market

Steven Lujan
Steven Lujan
 LendingServicing
Hispanics have huge purchasing power in the U.S. and the rate of homeownership among this population has grown every year since 2014, reaching 46.2% in 2017. In fact, Hispanics are the only demographic in the U.S. to increase homeownership rates for each of the past three years and are driving gains in the real estate market overall. By understanding the unique needs and expectations of the Hispanic community and positioning yourself to fulfill those needs, real estate professionals can become an important servicer of this consumer demographic and experience related growth.