Austin Kilgore

Editor in Chief

Austin Kilgore was the editor in chief of National Mortgage News from July 2014 to March 2019. He joined the publication in 2010 as managing editor of Mortgage Technology magazine, a former sister publication to NMN.

During his time at NMN parent company SourceMedia, Kilgore wrote articles for online and print, worked both in front of and behind the camera to produce web videos and other multimedia content and edited the work of staff journalists and contributors. He is an active social media participant, engaging his audience across both personal and publication-branded Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook profiles.

Kilgore was also a contributing editor to American Banker and had previously served as managing editor of PaymentsSource.com. Kilgore's served as an editor, reporter and photographer at numerous newspapers, magazines and online publications covering technology, financial services, real estate and public affairs. He is a Texas native and a graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

Housing markets

Why baby boomer homeownership is growing faster than millennials

While millennials comprise the largest cohort of homebuyers, the aging baby boomer generation has created 7.86 million more homeowners and 2.82 million renters age 60 and older — growth rates higher than any other demographic.

By Elina Tarkazikis

March 4
Servicing

7 ways borrowers are changing mortgage servicing

Whether through greater investments in technology and talent, or streamlining back-end processes to improve the decision-making process, mortgage servicers are doing more to prioritize borrowers. Here's a look at seven of these borrower-focused initiatives and how they're reshaping mortgage servicing.

By Elina Tarkazikis

March 1
M&A

5 ways mortgages will shape the BB&T and SunTrust merger

SunTrust’s merger with BB&T is the largest bank deal since the financial crisis, and mortgages will play a critical role in the execution of this transaction.

By Bonnie Sinnock

February 7
Data security

24 million mortgage documents exposed in data security lapse

A security lapse left millions of mortgage records exposed online without proper data protections, according to security researchers.

By Austin Kilgore

January 23
Originations

Deadline extended for 2019 Top Producers Survey

The deadline for the 2019 Top Producers has been extended to Friday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. EST. Loan officers are encouraged to take the survey and participate in the annual ranking program that recognizes the accomplishments and successes of the industry's best originators.

By Austin Kilgore

January 22
Trump administration

Ginnie Mae head's surprise resignation prolongs permanent leadership gap

Acting Ginnie Mae President Michael Bright will leave his post on Jan. 16 and will no longer seek confirmation to be the permanent head of the mortgage secondary market agency.

By Austin Kilgore

January 9
2019 Outlook

12 mortgage power players to watch in 2019

The mortgage industry faces myriad questions and challenges in 2019. Here's a look at 12 executives who will be behind the waves being made this year.

By Paul Centopani

January 8
Originations

What it takes to be a Best Mortgage Company to Work For

Here's a look at key findings from the 2019 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For survey, highlighting the qualities that distinguish companies on the list from those that are not, and how the offerings from small, medium, and large companies on the list compare.

By Paul Centopani

January 7
Originations

2019 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For

National Mortgage News is pleased to present the inaugural Best Mortgage Companies to Work For, a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the industry's best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback.

By Paul Centopani

January 7
Appraisals

CoreLogic dropping Dorado to concentrate on appraisal management

CoreLogic is exiting its loan origination software and default management operations over the next 24 months and instead accelerated plans to transform its appraisal management company unit.

By Brad Finkelstein

December 21