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IMB Production Profits Increase In Third Quarter Of 2024

Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a pre-tax net profit of $701 on each loan they originated in the third quarter of 2024, an increase from the reported net profit of $693 per loan in the second quarter of 2024, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) newly released Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance Report.

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Rick Scherer Joins NewFed Mortgage As Chief Strategy Officer To Lead National Expansion 

NewFed Mortgage, an independent mortgage banking leader known for its commitment to technology-driven innovation and personalized lending solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Scherer as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). With over two decades of experience in the mortgage industry, Rick Scherer will play a pivotal role in guiding NewFed’s ambitious national expansion and market dominance as the company continues its growth trajectory.

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RBI Publishes Data Science White Paper

Redefining Business Intelligence (RBI), a data science company that uses AI and experienced business analysts to pull actionable insights from very large data sets, published a new White Paper entitled, “The Critical Need for Data Science in the Modern Business Enterprise.” The paper defines data science for the mortgage industry and offers options for lenders seeking more insight from the data they already own.

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Optimal Blue Promotes Industry Experts To New Roles To Accelerate Innovation And Prioritize Partnerships

Optimal Blue announced two key executive promotions that will position the company to deliver innovation faster across the company’s entire capital markets platform, and to further expand the company’s network of partners. Erin Wester has been promoted to chief product officer and Mike Vough has been promoted to head of corporate strategy.

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