June 2026

Where to get mortgage loan originator training

Multiple mortgage companies have rolled out loan originator education programs over the past few years with the goal of injecting new life into the industry. Processing Content While many lenders and brokerages have in-house training for employees, there are also some programs available to anyone looking to become a licensed loan originator or further expand […]

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Many older Americans stuck in homes that no longer fit

The nation’s housing shortage is often framed as a challenge for first-time buyers and growing families. But another group is increasingly feeling the impact — older homeowners who want to downsize yet find themselves with few practical options. Across the country, many seniors remain in large family homes long after their children have moved away.

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Class Valuation adds Makena InstaPlan ahead of UAD 3.6 shift

Class Valuation has partnered with Makena to provide appraisers with new mobile data-collection tools ahead of the mortgage industry’s transition to the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 standards later this year. The appraisal management company announced last week that appraisers working through Class Valuation will gain access to InstaPlan, Makena’s mobile property data collection and

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