In its thirst to expand the company’s presence in wholesale lending, Quicken Loans Mortgage Services this week unveiled big hiring plans for Detroit and Charlotte.

Loan applications are on the rise once again after a down reading the week before. And it appears the good times will last through the fall.

Although residential originations remain strong, the loan brokerage sector has been steadily cutting jobs since the spring, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Industry players question the numbers.