We have witnessed a change in our work environment. From the Central Coast of California, Jeff O. sent, “Yesterday I had convened a zoom meeting of major national programs that took two months to set up. I was disappointed when one of the key program leaders was missing. He appeared 25 mins into the meeting and apologized for being late, saying that a sink hole had appeared in his backyard and needed to wait for help to arrive before jumping on the call. It is the most unique excuse I have encountered for being late for a meeting and part of the new normal for remote work.” (Working from home or being in the office is still somewhat in flux; recall this short very humorous video about returning to the office.) Capital markets folks work from home and are back in the office, grappling with products and margins, and the current blog from the STRATMOR Group talks about how mortgage pricing is set in, ““Secondary Marketing: What They Do All Day.” (Available here, today’s podcast has an interview with. This week’s podcast is sponsored by MCT’s Hedge Advisory. As the industry leader in pull-through analytics and best execution with the highest staff-to-client ratio, lenders of every size trust MCT to manage risk and optimize profitability in their mortgage loan pipeline management.) Lender Services and Software I’m excited to share an opportunity regarding the Knowledge Coop’s new membership platform. The Knowledge Coop offers all state and federal Continuing Education courses in an engaging and exciting video format that you’re sure to actually enjoy. Want to give yourself a sharper competitive edge? The Coop also offers in-depth training on specific topics like VA Loans and FHA within its Coop Academy. Get access to industry experts and connect with other mortgage professionals all in one space. Use Code Chrisman10 for 10% off your first year of membership at trythecoop.com
Source: Mortgage News Daily