October 2025 Newsletter

October 2025 Newsletter

Ready to Boost Your Year-end Momentum?

As Q4 unfolds, there’s one word we’re focusing on: momentum.

Whether you’re building your dream team or helping families secure the financing they need, the decisions you make now will define how you close out the year and how strong your start will be in 2026.

Here’s to bold goals, smart decisions, and a powerful Q4. Let’s finish strong together.

As always, please reach out to our team with any questions.

Stay safe and healthy,

Sandra James

P.S. Check out my new book! It’s an Amazon Best Seller!

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Sandra James

Industry News

Employers admit candidates faking identities with AI are outsmarting them, with fraudulent hires costing companies thousands

Firms reported imposters attending interviews instead of the real candidates

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Top 5 Lending Trends for 2025

Explore 5 biggest trends reshaping lending in 2025—from AI to green finance trends—and how they’re creating a lending landscape that’s more inclusive, flexible, and customer-focused than ever.

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Read the Latest Blogs

Hiring Across State Lines Managing Background Check Variability

Hiring Across State Lines: Managing Background Check Variability

As remote and hybrid work continue to reshape the hiring landscape, employers are increasingly onboarding candidates across state lines.

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SSA-89 vs. KYC: When and Why Lenders Need Both

SSA-89 vs. KYC: When and Why Lenders Need Both

As financial fraud continues to evolve, lenders are under increasing pressure to validate borrower identity with speed, accuracy, and regulatory precision. Two tools often used in this effort are Form SSA-89 and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.

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