The Year Ahead
This issue of our newspaper tackles pressing issues such as …
Study Shows That Tech Investment Is Critical
By Tony Garritano, Founder at PROGRESS in Lending
From Hype To Impact: Implementing AI That Actually Improves Mortgage Lending
By Cal Haupt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Southeast Mortgage
2026 Strategy – Is The Roadmap Set?
By Luana Slettedahl, a Principal Consultant at BlackFin Group
Refi-Ready Or Left Behind: Why Consumer Direct Lenders Need Intelligent Automation Now
By Josh Friend, Founder & CEO at Insellerate
The LinkedIn Reset: Why The “Post And Pray” Era Is Over (And What To Do Instead)
By Michael Hammond, Executive Coach & Founder at NexLevel Advisors
Get Ready For Overall Industry Recovery And Automate
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Editor’s Note: Lender Adopts Advanced, AI-Powered Technology To Succeed
By Tony Garritano, Founder at PROGRESS in Lending

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