In relationship engagement platform - 4 min read
What’s Shaping the Mortgage Outlook for 2027?
For lenders planning for 2027, the latest forecasts offer a reason to be measured about expectations.
In relationship engagement platform - 4 min read
When Rates Rise, Your Database Matters More
Waiting for rates to drop. Waiting for affordability to improve. Waiting for consumers to return to the market in larger numbers. Waiting for the conditions that will finally make business feel easier again. This is all a trap.
In mortgage marketing - 4 min read
Why Choose a Mortgage-Specific Platform Over a Big-Box CRM?
One question we hear often is: “Why wouldn’t I just use a big-box CRM?” (Constant Contact, Sales Force, Hub Spot) Big-box CRMs can be powerful tools for organizing contacts, creating workflows and sending marketing. But they are built to serve many different industries, which often means your team must determine…
In relationship engagement platform - 3 min read
Stop Waiting for Rates and Focus on Relationships
Waiting for rates to drop. Waiting for affordability to improve. Waiting for consumers to return to the market in larger numbers. Waiting for the conditions that will finally make business feel easier again. This is all a trap.
In mortgage marketing - 3 min read
Great Loan Officers Don’t Keep Good Systems to Themselves
At Usherpa, AI doesn’t stand for artificial intelligence alone. It represents something deeper: authentic intelligence. That distinction is critical.
In relationship engagement platform - 3 min read
What it Means to be Called an Innovator
We were pleasantly surprised when our Customer Relationship Engagement Platform (REP) won the 2025 Innovation Award from the PROGRESS in Lending Association.
In 2024 Connections Award - 3 min read
Usherpa and MortgageFlex Win Partnership Award
Leading industry players create partnership to drive more lender mortgage business. DENVER, August 05, 2024 -- Usherpa, developers of the real estate and mortgage industry’s first Customer Relationship Engagement Platform (REP) platform, and MortgageFlex, one of the industry’s original mortgage technology developers and creator of the MortgageFlexONE LOS and its…
In mortgage marketing - 3 min read
What Being a TMC Preferred Partner Means to Usherpa
At Usherpa, we seek out industry partnerships and welcome vendors who have a similar mission of servicing mortgage lenders, and over the years, we’ve been fortunate to partner with some of the very best companies in our space. Which is why becoming a preferred partner of The Mortgage Collaborative, an…
In CEO announcement - 3 min read
Chris Harrington Promoted to CEO of Usherpa
Award-winning female executive takes the top spot at industry-leading Smart CRM. DENVER, July 01, 2024 -- Usherpa, developers of the real estate and mortgage industry’s first Relationship Engagement Platform (REP) platform, announced that company co-founder Chris Harrington has been promoted from President to CEO. Harrington has more than 25 years…
In fintech - 3 min read
2023 HW Tech Trendsetter Award Winner: Chris Harrington
DALLAS, TX — Today, HousingWire announced the winners of the 2023 Tech Trendsetters award. For the fifth year, HousingWire is recognizing the most impactful and innovative technology leaders serving the housing economy. This year, 50 honorees were selected. HousingWire’s 2023 Tech Trendsetters are made up of the top product and…