“When the economy is good, people drink. When the economy is bad, people drink. The moral? Invest in alcohol.” Here in Boise at the PNMLC, the comments about Friday’s jobs data (showing a worsening employment picture) and economy ranged from, “It’s about time we have accurate numbers that we can rely upon” to “The Trump Administration is still blaming the people compiling the numbers as opposed to the actual policies… like if you had an NFL owner who just lost big and instead of changing the quarterback or firing the coach, they axed the scoreboard operator.” “Tech” is also a discussion topic, and I received this note. “We’re a nationwide lender, and grown, and have begun the hunt for a new Point of Sale system. Any suggestions?” It depends on your channels, size, and needs (present and future), but a solid place to start is at this Marketplace, a free centralized hub for vendors and service providers across the mortgage industry to be viewed by lenders. (Today’s podcast can be found here and this week’s are sponsored by Indecomm. Streamlining operations with the genius blend of automation, AI, and services. Achieve practical digital transformation and real operational impact with Indecomm’s purpose-built mortgage solutions. Hear an interview with Polunsky Beitel Green’s Marty Green on Fed Governor Cook’s timeline for recourse in the courts over her recent firing and various other political happenings as we approach next week’s FOMC meeting.) Company Sponsored Webinars