Lenders anticipate more revenue, but split on hiring plans

Most lenders expect to make more money this year, but aren’t committing to increase hiring.

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Those sentiments are part of a largely bullish forecast by mortgage professionals in the National Mortgage News Predictions 2026 survey. A combined 84% of respondents said they expect a slight to significant increase in revenue this calendar year versus 2025, versus just 3% of industry…