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Pursuing a career in the mortgage industry is exciting and liberating. But as you prepare to make the jump, you likely have more questions than answers.

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A couple with their baby meeting a mortgage broker, shaking hands across a table with documents and a laptop.
by The CE Shop Team

Taking a page from Goldilocks, a mortgage broker helps match a borrower, seeking the ideal home loan, with a lender offering the type of loan that’s just right. Of course, mortgage brokers handle many other tasks when working with clients. So, let’s get to know the matchmakers of mortgage.

A mortgage loan officer taking a virtual webinar mortgage CE course on a laptop.
by The CE Shop Team

Looking for an easier way to knock out your 7- or 8-hour SAFE Mortgage CE Course this year? Would you love an instructor-led course that fits seamlessly into your busy schedule and that you can check off in one day (even a Saturday)? Your solution has arrived! 

 Understanding the Impact of Interest Rates on Mortgage Loans
by Kristen Muldrow

Interest rates play an integral role in determining the cost of borrowing.

The Relationship Between Inflation & Mortgage Rates
by The CE Shop Team

An explanation of how inflation affects mortgage rates.

Introducing ProPath Professional Development
by The CE Shop Team

An introduction to ProPath professional development.

How Will Your Client’s Credit Score Affect Their Mortgage Rate?
by The CE Shop Team

Credit scores affect significant facets of the mortgage process.

How Blockchain Technology Is Used in the Mortgage Industry
by The CE Shop Team

An exploration of how blockchain technology is used in the mortgage industry.

The Impact of Unemployment on Mortgage Interest Rates
by The CE Shop Team

The employment rate is one of the factors that the Federal Reserve considers when adjusting interest rates.

What Will Happen to Mortgage Rates in 2024?
by The CE Shop Team

Though the forecast for next year sounds positive, let’s look at what various experts are predicting for mortgage rates in 2024. 
 

AI Mortgages: The Impact of AI and the Future of the Mortgage Industry
by The CE Shop Team

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new frontier for the mortgage industry. As it advances, it offers more ways to streamline the mortgage process and improve the customer experience.