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Mortgage Career Resources From The CE Shop

Beyond offering the best NMLS-approved courses for every stage of your career, we're devoted to bringing you free resources to grow your mortgage business.

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Recent Resources

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.

MLO 101: Who is Required to Have an NMLS Number?
by The CE Shop Team

Let’s take a look at who needs an NMLS number, and why. 

Can you become a part-time mortgage loan officer? 
by The CE Shop Team

An exploration of what being a part-time loan officer is like, the challenges, and benefits thereof.  

The Ins and Outs of a Mortgage Loan Officer's Workweek
by The CE Shop Team

The typical workday for a mortgage loan officer can vary depending on factors such as client appointments, seniority, and market demand. Loan officers are known to enjoy a pretty flexible schedule, so their daily routine can also be shaped around their personal preferences.  

Helping 1099 contractors with home loans: a loan officer's guide
by The CE Shop Team

A mortgage loan officer's guide to helping 1099 contractors qualify for a home loan. 

The CE Shop’s mortgage expert Michelle White named a “Legend of Lending.”
by The CE Shop Team

The CE Shop's Michelle White was named a 2022 "Legend of Lending" by Mortgage Bankers Magazine.

What is a Jumbo Mortgage & How Do Loan Officers Work Them?
by The CE Shop Team

Despite similar application processes, jumbo mortgages come with their own idiosyncrasies that MLOs should be familiar enough with to explain to prospective borrowers.