Highlights
5 Federal Agencies Propose Guidance For ROVs

Addresses reconsiderations of value (ROV) for residential real estate transactions. 

Freddie Mac Adds Affordable Housing Program For Native Americans

HeritageOne will increase access to affordable mortgages for tribal members living in tribal areas.

A Gloomy Snapshot Of The Housing Market

3 separate reports show low inventory affecting homebuyers’ perceptions.

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Mortgage Rates Decline After 3 Weekly Increases

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.71%, down 8 basis points from the previous week.

Jun 08, 2023
5 Federal Agencies Propose Guidance For ROVs

Addresses reconsiderations of value (ROV) for residential real estate transactions. 

Freddie Mac Adds Affordable Housing Program For Native Americans

HeritageOne will increase access to affordable mortgages for tribal members living in tribal areas.

A Gloomy Snapshot Of The Housing Market

3 separate reports show low inventory affecting homebuyers’ perceptions.

Jun 08, 2023
Union Home Mortgage Appoints New Leader In Florida

Linda Thomas takes on regional manager role after growing Tampa market.

Jun 08, 2023
Borrowers See 1st YOY Decline In Home Equity Since 2012

The 0.7% YOY decline in Q1 is equal to an average loss of $5,400 per borrower from Q1 2022.

Jun 07, 2023

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Breaking Barriers

Andres Munar’s Journey as a LGBTQ+ Mortgage Broker and Entrepreneur

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NMP MAGAZINE
Uncle Sam Trashes Garbage Fees

A mind-boggling array of deceptive fees punishing homeowners

Lew Sichelman
NMP MAGAZINE
What Makes a First-Time Homebuyer?

People who have owned homes previously might qualify

Mary Kay Scully
Mortgage Banker Magazine
Empathy & Positivity: 2 Great Ways To Pad Profits

Simple focus on old-fashion courtesy should help your finances

Nir Bashan
Mortgage Banker Magazine
NEW YORK: How To Conquer - Not Fear - The Empire State

Roadblocks are many but payoff is worth it

Katie Jensen
MORTGAGE WOMEN MAGAZINE
Competition Heats Up As Non-competes May Soon Be Banned!

What employers and employees can do to protect their rights

Tyna-Minet Anderson
MORTGAGE WOMEN MAGAZINE
Go Ahead, (Trade)Show Off!

Branded Breadcrumbs Bring You Business

Mary Margaret Hogan
California Broker
Appraisal Bias Now Touches More Communities

New data shows growing appraisal gaps in Asian American Communities

Katie Jensen
California Broker
DFPI Guidance Regarding Remote Work

Onus put on branch managers to actively monitor MLOs

Wrangling Life & Loans

Texas-based Next Level LO co-founders say to ride this market, originators need a tight grip on work, faith, and family

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Lone Star LO
There’s Good & Bad News On The Horizon

There will be a real estate slump, but the big cities are coming out much better

Steve Goode
Lone Star LO
Top Texas Originator Sees No Surrender To 2023

Big cities will determine the battle

Keith Griffin
Miracle Worker

How “singleness of purpose” led Matt Weaver to a three-peat as the Sunshine State's purchase mortgage winner

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Florida Originator
Miracle Worker

How “singleness of purpose” led Matt Weaver to a three-peat as the Sunshine State's purchase mortgage winner

David Krechevsky
Florida Originator
Space Coast

Research shows $1 million buys a lot less than it used to

Steve Goode
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Mid Valley Funding Settles UWM 'All-In' Lawsuit

Agrees to pay $40K over allegations it violated its broker contract; UWM had sought $310,000.

Jun 07, 2023
Sprout Agrees To Settle Lawsuits Over Unpaid Wages For $3.5M

Deal would compensate former employees left unpaid when lender abruptly closed July 6.

Jun 07, 2023
A Third Of Homebuyers Paying In Cash

Redfin says all-cash home purchases in April hit highest level since 2014.

Jun 07, 2023
ESSA Bank & Trust To Pay $3M In Redlining Settlement

Justice Department says bank discriminated against Blacks & Hispanics in Philadelphia metro area.

Jun 07, 2023
NMP MAGAZINE
What’s In Your Origination Toolkit?

Make sure you’ve got expertise in more than standard plain-vanilla mortgages.

Mar 22, 2022
NMP MAGAZINE
Respect Different Perspectives

Keeping an open mind will also lead to keeping more clients.

Mar 22, 2022
Mortgage Applications Drop For 4th Straight Week

Trend continued despite drop in mortgage rates from recent high.

Jun 07, 2023
Gen Z Homebuyers Prefer Utah: Study

LendingTree finds adult members of the generation are now first-time buyers.

Jun 06, 2023
Fannie Mae Adds Veteran Risk Manager To Its Board

Chetlur S. Ragavan is founder, principal of Risk Response LLC

Jun 06, 2023
Home Prices Continue To Grow, But Pace Slows

CoreLogic says prices rose by 2%

Jun 06, 2023