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M R EP O RT | 3 M R EP O RT | 3 CO NTE NTS 20 SOLVING THE PUZZLE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP Shifting workforce patterns and the continuing prelevance of the gig economy have some lenders revisiting non-QM. Here's what they told MReport about its place in the modern lending landscape. 26 TECHNOLOGY LENDS A HAND In today's mortgage lending environment, it's critical to find and assess gaps in existing processes so you can develop a plan to address any inefficiencies. 30 NAVIGATING THE MORTGAGE MARKET As June recognizes National Homeownership Month, here are some ways lenders can help borrowers find their way in a challenging and confusing housing market. 34 THE DAWN OF A NEW REALITY IN CONDO AND CO-OP LENDING Sweeping changes by the GSEs as a result of the Champlain Towers tragedy have altered how lenders evaluate borrowers seeking condo and co-op properties. EXPERT INSIGHTS 29 UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF HOME VALUATION PROCESS BIAS Tai Christensen, DEI Officer of CBC Mortgage Agency, discusses how bias in the home valuation process impacts prospective homebuyers in communities of color. 33 VA CASH-OUTS: LOOKING BACK, AND FORWARD Adam Mercado, Director of Operations for ClearPath Lending, talks about how the VA cash-out market has changed over the past couple of years and what is ahead for the sector. SPONSORED CONTENT 37 HOW TO BUILD AN UNSTOPPABLE REO ORGANIZATION DEPARTMENTS 5 MTECH Advancement Through Innovation 11 MDWELL Renters Struggling to Stay Afloat Amid Rising Costs 12 MCROWD Who's moving on and who's moving up in the industry