E655 - Analyzing RETR’s 2026 Mortgage Report: Growth, Consolidation, & the Rise of Broker Models | Ep. 629
Published: May 26, 2026
Duration: 59:14
In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen is joined by Marketing Mike and Karina Mojica as they take a deep dive into the latest mortgage industry data sourced from RETR, focusing on trends and developments projected for early 2026. The team discusses comprehensive findings that highlight significant movement within the industry, including the notable statistic that over 10,000 loan originators have switched companies during this period. This mass migration underscores the dynamic nature of the mortgage landscape and the ongoing search for better opportunities among professionals.
The analysis reveals that, among all origination channels, brokers...