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Optimizing originator retention: How Optimal Blue’s tools and AI solutions keep lenders competitive

In an ever-changing real estate market, loan originator retention is a key challenge for lenders. Loan officers need faster product rollouts and fewer barriers to focus on core tasks. Leading capital markets platform Optimal Blue helps retain talent with pricing engines and features like generative AI and virtual originator assistants. In a exclusive executive conversation,…

Howard Hanna acquires two independent brokerages

It has already been a busy week for Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (HHRES) and it is only Thursday. The family-owned brokerage firm announced the completion of two acquisitions on Wednesday. The financial terms of the deals are not being disclosed. While Ohio is already a stronghold for the Pennsylvania-based firm, Howard Hanna strengthened its…