Blog - STRATMOR Group

AREAS OF INTEREST

Need Help?

Let us light up your strategy discussions.

In addition to his daily commentary shared with thousands, mortgage industry maven Rob Chrisman regularly offers his thoughts on an industry topic in a blog-style article posted here, on the STRATMOR website.

Knowing CRA Developments is Critical

September 12, 2023

There are some things that are difficult, or impossible, to put back into the bottle. Genies, toothpaste, technology, and government...Read More

The next big mortgage technology change may be appraisals.

Improving Revenue May Be Right Under Your Nose

August 3, 2023

Here’s some earth-shattering news for you: companies make money by earning more than they spend. To improve their bottom line,...Read More

Interest Rates are Like the Weather? Or Like the Signs of the Zodiac?

July 10, 2023

“The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable" (John Kenneth Galbraith).” Lenders and loan originators...Read More

Compensation: Ever Changing

June 12, 2023

In the first quarter of 2023 the Mortgage Bankers Association reported that total loan production expenses (commissions, compensation, occupancy, equipment,...Read More

Doing Business with the Agencies: The “Golden Ticket?”

May 9, 2023

The "Golden Ticket," of course, is the pass that allows the owner to get into Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Once...Read More

What does an inverted yield curve mean to mortgage lenders?

The Yield Curve Is Inverted: Should Lenders Care?

April 11, 2023

The U.S. Treasury Curve is currently “inverted.” What does that mean? Should it matter to lenders? The fact is, the...Read More

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

March 8, 2023

When analyzing their business, lenders must take into account the huge increase in costs which the MBA has pegged at...Read More

valuation of a mortgage lending company is based on many factors

Lender Valuation

February 8, 2023

This article is sort of a version of myth busters — and this month I tackle the myth that mortgage...Read More

Productivity: More Important Than Ever

January 10, 2023

Ready or not, 2023 has begun. Lenders everywhere are examining their 2022 performance and wondering if they’ve made enough cuts...Read More

The Secondary Market’s Focus

December 11, 2022

Much of the lenders' focus is on the primary markets: customer satisfaction, processing effectively, and funding loans in a cost-effective...Read More

Supply and Demand Are Still Driving Mortgage Pricing

November 4, 2022

Despite the Federal Reserve ending their mortgage-backed security purchase program, this has not had a huge impact on prices. Namely,...Read More

Mortgage industry expert Rob Chrisman discusses the mortgage M&A environment.

Mergers and Acquisitions Continue On

October 4, 2022

Banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, brokers, vendors, and others in the residential lending business have various short-and long-term goals....Read More

What Our Clients Are Saying

The STRATMOR team really took a handheld approach that listened to our needs and pro-actively addressed our concerns. The quality of work was professional and detailed. The team’s ability to pivot as needed/requested was excellent, and they did a great job quarterbacking the process. Would highly recommend and re-engage.
Ron Malik - SVP, Loan Servicing, Wintrust
Absolutely loved our experience with STRATMOR. Every member of the team is knowledgeable, responsive and kind. Every aspect of the project was managed well, and we were delighted with the final results. I honestly can't say enough good things about the team and the service they provide!
Michael Murphy - Product Marketing, Reggora
The STRATMOR Team is a highly professional, collaborative, and very responsive. The partnership began with the STRATMOR Team thoroughly understanding our needs, perceived issues, and potential problems. STRATMOR brought expertise to the table at every turn, and their solutions were sound and executable.
John Stocchetti - EVP, Group Head, Mortgage Partnership Finance® Program, FHLB Chicago
Through a fast-paced yet comprehensive dive into our Consumer Direct Division, STRATMOR helped Arvest chart the course to the next level. They understood our technology-minded goals and listened to our customer-focused priorities, to provide a highly actionable strategy document to help us navigate the path to even greater success.
Shawn Karnes - Executive Director, Mortgage Sales and Development, Arvest
Any bank struggling to make mortgage lending work should contact STRATMOR. They can help put together a strategy to improve efficiencies and profitability to make mortgage banking successful. And, if you already have a good mortgage lending team, STRATMOR can help identify ways to take it to the next level.
Paul Peterson - SVP, Director of Mortgage Banking, Glacier Bancorp Inc.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Need Help?

Knowing CRA Developments is Critical

Improving Revenue May Be Right Under Your Nose

Interest Rates are Like the Weather? Or Like the Signs of the Zodiac?

Compensation: Ever Changing

Doing Business with the Agencies: The “Golden Ticket?”

The Yield Curve Is Inverted: Should Lenders Care?

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

Lender Valuation

Productivity: More Important Than Ever

The Secondary Market’s Focus

Supply and Demand Are Still Driving Mortgage Pricing

Mergers and Acquisitions Continue On

Need Help?

What Our Clients Are Saying

How Can We Help?

Site Map