Last week, 227 originators switched companies and 1,112 individuals obtained their NMLS license. Notable originator movements last week include:
Figures are based on last 14 months’ production.
Top Gainers (non-Bank/CU):
Calculations based on last aggregate production of individual LO’s 14 months’ production for companies with at least 20 loan officers. Excludes companies below $100M in 14mo LO production value after gains factored in.
Last week, we stepped away from the dashboards and data models and into something a little different.
We attended HousingWire’s The Gathering 2026 in Austin—and what stood out wasn’t a stat, a trendline, or even a breakout session. It was the people.
There’s something powerful about getting senior leaders and executives in the same room. The conversations are sharper. The ideas move faster. And the energy is real in a way that Zoom just can’t replicate.
Of course, the dominant topic was AI.
Everywhere you turned, people were talking about it. The opportunities, the risks, the urgency. But beneath all of that excitement, there was a common thread: uncertainty. Not about whether AI matters—but how to actually implement it in a meaningful way. Where does it fit? What problems should it solve first? How do you make it practical, not just theoretical?
And that’s where the biggest takeaway hit.
For all the talk about technology, the real value came from human connection.
Ideas didn’t come from slides—they came from conversations. From leaders challenging each other. From peers sharing what’s working (and what’s not). From being in the room, reading reactions, and building on each other in real time.
One moment that stuck with me was watching our CEO in action. No stage, no script—just pulling out his laptop, sitting down with customers, and rolling up his sleeves to brainstorm. Not pitching. Not presenting. Problem solving.
Working through ideas together that could actually move their businesses forward.
That’s what this event reinforced more than anything:
Technology may shape the future—but people are what move it forward.
As our industry continues to navigate change—whether it’s AI, market shifts, or evolving customer expectations—it’s easy to look for answers in tools and platforms.
But the real advantage still comes from something simpler:
Getting in the room. Asking better questions. And solving problems together.
That’s the energy we’re bringing back with us. (Don’t worry, we’ll be back with in-depth analysis too!)
When it comes to mortgage market intelligence, you have a handful of options, and RETR is one that truly stands out. Here’s what DJ Christofferson, top producer at NEXA Mortgage has to say about RETR: “I love RETR. Their data and constant improvements helped me grow from 33 loans in 2022 to over 260 in 2024. By focusing on the right Realtors, I scaled fast — and now I help other LOs do the same.”
But you don’t have to take their word for it. RETR offers a free trial to loan officers, branches, and mortgage companies to judge the quality of the data and insights for themselves.