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Suzanne Ross of Ocrolus explains how digital advances in the mortgage space have created a new paradigm that may help insulate lenders from a drop in market activity.

The Five Star Institute spotlights five individuals who have broken down barriers and have enacted change within their own organizations, all nominated for the Trailblazer Award, which will be awarded at its upcoming Conference and Expo in Dallas.

Offering a welcoming and nondiscriminatory environment to every renter by adhering to the Fair Housing Act will safeguard your property’s marketing efforts today and attract renters down the line.

In an effort to increase inclusion in the mortgage lending process, the industry is working to introduce nontraditional data to empower underserved populations.

The Five Star Institute introduces the five nominees who, while still early in their careers, have demonstrated an outstanding capability to lead and drive progress, and be recognized during the Five Star Conference and Expo in Dallas.

Andy Sheehan of Finicity explains how Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor acceptance of direct deposit data to assess income, payroll, and account transactions data for verification of employment can enable digitization through open banking.

John Dingeman of Class Valuation describes how technology in the appraisal space has made the process significantly more efficient for eligible loans.

Dave Robertson of Guild Mortgage discusses hiring, retention, and how mortgage companies must work to set themselves apart in order to attract the talent they need.

Paul Gigliotti of Pinnacle Home Loans and Axis Lending Academy tells MReport how millennials are transforming the workforce and why modern candidates are seeking more intangible qualities than a paycheck and benefits package.

Brian “Woody” White of Homebridge Financial Services discusses how he shifted from focusing on tech to D&I and what mortgage companies need to consider when building their own D&I programs.