Expert analyses: Opportunities and challenges ahead for loan originators and brokers

Mortgage executives on how originators can thrive amid margin compression and rising costs

Expert analyses: Opportunities and challenges ahead for loan originators and brokers

Mortgage originators have overcome many macroeconomic challenges throughout 2025. As brokers prepare for the new year, a new wave of headwinds is waiting to challenge originators. With technology changing almost daily and rising costs for both brokers and consumers, how can originators prepare for the road ahead? As part of our new Broker Intel Series, leading executives spoke with our Fergal McAlinden about how brokers can prepare for the challenges ahead in the new year.