With the recent publication of Jim Deitch’s new book, ‘Strategically Transforming the Mortgage Banking Industry', Jim announced that all royalties generated by sales of the book on Amazon would go to the MBA Opens Doors Foundation. The MBA Opens Doors Foundation is...
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Is there an ‘Uber-like’ threat in the Mortgage Industry?
Disruption is an important topic for my new book. Here is an excerpt: How is disruption manifesting in the mortgage world? Speaking on the topic, Brian Stoffers, Vice-Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association and CBRE stated that: “We have enormous strategic...
Strategic Levers can achieve huge success. Here’s how.
Here is a preview from my new book that will be release later this month. What are we talking about when we cite ‘strategy?’ One definition of strategy is, “a plan of action designed to achieve an overall aim.” This book defines strategy as the following: A plan of...
Can Mortgage Bankers learn from ‘Moneyball’?
My new book draws inspiration from many sources. Maverick CEOs in our industry are prominent like they were in my last book. There are also unique new sources. Here is a brief excerpt: [I was fortunate to speak with] Billy Beane, an executive with the Oakland...
Here is the Forward to Jim Deitch’s new book, “Strategically Transforming the Mortgage Banking Industry”
Forward by Alex Henderson Jim Deitch’s first book on mortgage banking transformation, Digitally Transforming the Mortgage Banking Industry, -- an instant bestseller -- was conceived by Jim at the 2017 MBA Chairman’s Conference. The industry was experiencing higher...
10th anniversary of the conservatorship of FreddieMac and Fannie Mae — What’s next?
The Mortgage Industry has been critical to the U.S economy. My new book , “Strategically Transforming the Mortgage Banking Industry” will be published in October 2018. This new book, looks forward from the 10th anniversary of the conservatorship of FreddieMac and...
Let the data tell the story
In our last post we mentioned how these turbulent times call for Managing Differently, which can happen only when smart people ask questions of their data. So, what does that really mean? Whether you’re a CEO, CFO, head of sales or operations, numbers on a page only...
Manage Differently to prosper in turbulent times
This mortgage origination market is always tough, but it’s especially challenging now. We’re not about fear, panic, and blame, however bleak volume forecasts may seem. We believe strongly that data-driven management can make a difference for our industry....
Teraverde launches 2nd Gen Coheus™ Profit Improvement Solution
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Great comments about Jim Deitch’s book
“... Jim Deitch did a great job breaking down the industry threats and filling in the holes.” -David Motley, President, Colonial Savings “A powerful read on the industry that will surely inform mortgage professionalson how to embrace technology and change...