Last play in the Grey Cup got a bit scary- was a lot better pass than I thought.

The day I am running behind I get to the bus stop on time but the bus is early. The day I get to the bus stop when I normally do- 4 minutes ahead of schedule, the bus is significantly late.

Fact from local newspaper: wearing ties can reduce blood flow to your brain by 7.5%. Glad I rarely wear ties anymore!

Wife before we go into Costco: we’re not buying the five pack of Romaine lettuce we will get the three pack at the supermarket because the five pack goes bad. In Costco me: you bought the five pack Wife: they look good should be fine. After using one wife: we have to take them back they are moldy.

Reading Shelly Palmer's newsletter today and I have come to the conclusion that America needs an AI-powered pizza oven - NOT

Conversation between wife and son Son: The internship is Monday through Thursday Wife: How many days is it? Son and Dad: :facepalm:

How you know you are a parent: When your earworm for the day is "Toot, Toot, Chugga, Chugga, Big Red Car"

Having pandemic flashbacks. Everyone is working from home today and on meetings so I have to return to the bathroom so I can make my calls.

Happy Mother’s Day from me and our kids!

The time is here - the first portion of this year's National Mortgage News Top Producers listing has been revealed. Keep an eye on our homepage for the remaining segments, as well as additional data points to be released. www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/2025s-t...

Nonbank #mortgage lenders made money per loan on both sides of the equation last year -originations and servicing - only the third time since 2018 that has happened, according to the MBA's study. www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/mortgag...

If #mortgage rates average 7% this quarter, that means they will have to go above (possibly well above) 7% at some point. www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/mortgag...

“Investors don’t have the patience for chaos dressed up as strategy," Nigel Green of deVere Group said. “They want clarity. They want stability. They demand leadership that actually supports growth rather than sabotages it.” My #mortgage take: www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/tariff-...

Recent vintage borrowers are going back to their current servicer for their next loan, a reading of #mortgage customer retention rates from ICE Mortgage Technology found. www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/refi-bo...

FHA cancels policy that allows consumers to challenge an appraisal. Lenders can still do their own challenge, but is it a step back for fairer valuations? Fair lending laws still apply. www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/biden-e...

Mortgage lenders, brokers and branch managers: do you know (let alone understand) what you true costs are for adding loan officers? How are you measuring the financial and non-financial benefits they are bringing to your business? www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/mortgag...

Mortgage rates rose this week- still in the upper mid 6’s. Just another twist in the roller coaster www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/mortgag...

Last chance - at the end of the day, the submission window closes! www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/nominat...

Mortgage loan officers: Friday is the deadline for submissions for the National Mortgage News Top Producers survey. Don't be left out. More details at www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/nominat...

It’s national fake iCloud suspension notice day. I’ve got five so far.

Going to start a support group for those of us whose new cable TV boxes don’t have the clocks on front anymore!

My afternoon coffee choice in honor of the Super Bowl

I'm in the camp of those that believe Josh Allen did not deserve the MVP - but neither did Lamar Jackson. It is not the best statistical player award. It is for the player whose presence made a difference, and therefore it should have gone to Saquon Barkley.

Soapbox time here: With the Trump Administration's stated position on DEI, the mortgage industry needs to remember that its future is in providing services in an inclusive and equal fashion to diverse communities. The demographics say so. www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/corners...

It should not a surprise that the Fed's decision not to change short-term rates was seen in this week's flat Freddie Mac report. Could next week's rate report move lower? It's possible given several time-sensitive pricing sources are lower today. www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/lack-of...

Early reaction by the 10-year to the Fed no move move - it's up 3 bps, so mortgage rates likely to follow.

Attention mortgage loan officers: National Mortgage News' annual Top Producer listings is now accepting nominations. This is for your 2024 production. You have until Feb. 28 to submit, so act soon! www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/nominat...

Just heard about the passing of Bob Uecker, whose great comedic timing belied his ability as one of the best announcers in baseball.

Taking a look here at the wildfires' impact on mortgage's secondary and capital markets. www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/los-ang...

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