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Why Banks Avoid Hiring Former Loan Brokers: The Hidden Risks Behind “We Know Banks Better Than You”Published on Sinoloanhub.com | April 7, 2025 The mortgage brokerage industry loves its slogans: “We speak the bank’s language—and yours!” or “Your financial fairy godmother!” But behind the polished pitches lies an uncomfortable truth: Most U.S. banks actively avoid hiring professionals with loan broker or payday lending backgrounds. Here’s why—and what it reveals about the fault lines in American lending. 1. The Compliance Chasm: When “Creative Solutions” Become Red Flags The Broker Mindset:Loan brokers operate in a gray zone where “document enhancement” (e.g., inflating income on applications) is often tacitly encouraged. A 2024 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) report found that 68% of broker-originated mortgages contained material misrepresentations—versus just...

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