With mortgage originations forecasts predicting near-record highs through this year and beyond, residential lending represents tremendous opportunity for community banks. Mortgage lending – when done correctly – can serve as a reliable profit center for a community bank, thus helping to cement its long-term success, even as larger market conditions dictate cost control and other austerity measures.

Whether you are a first-time entrant or have previously had a mortgage operation, our newest guide will help you navigate the early planning stages of launching a mortgage division in today’s market — providing an overview of the questions that will need to be answered and the considerations you’ll need to take into account when establishing a mortgage lending division. Download today!