Economists Predict Housing Starts Will Spike in 2022
Mortgage Rates Soar To 22-Year Peak

As 30-year fixed-rate mortgages hit 7.31%, experts indicate low housing inventory and changing consumer behavior; renting emerges as a favorable choice for many.

Sep 28, 2023
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ABA Says Credit Crunch Looms

Q4 2023 American Bankers Association Index indicates a cautious economic outlook for both consumers and businesses.

Washington Trust Bank Settles $9M Redlining Claim

Rhode Island bank faces allegations of discrimination against Black and Hispanic mortgage seekers; DOJ emphasizes commitment to racial equality in lending.

Senior Homeowners See Record Housing Wealth In Q2 2023

Amidst economic uncertainties, housing wealth for those 62 and older soars.

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Mortgage Rates Soar To 22-Year Peak

As 30-year fixed-rate mortgages hit 7.31%, experts indicate low housing inventory and changing consumer behavior; renting emerges as a favorable choice for many.

Sep 28, 2023
U.S. Pending Home Sales Plunge 7.1% in August

All four national regions report a slump in monthly and annual transactions, emphasizing the need for better rates and increased housing inventory.

Sep 28, 2023
Widespread Housing Discrimination Persists In U.S.

Redfin Survey shows Black, Hispanic, Asian, and LGBTQ+ communities continue to face bias during home searches, despite protective federal laws.

Sep 28, 2023
Washington Trust Bank Settles $9M Redlining Claim

Rhode Island bank faces allegations of discrimination against Black and Hispanic mortgage seekers; DOJ emphasizes commitment to racial equality in lending.

Sep 28, 2023
Home Affordability Plummets As Mortgage Payments Rise

Reports from ATTOM and MBA highlight steepest drop since 2007, with 99% of counties surpassing historical averages in home and condo pricing.

Sep 28, 2023
ABA Says Credit Crunch Looms

Q4 2023 American Bankers Association Index indicates a cautious economic outlook for both consumers and businesses.

Sep 27, 2023

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Top Of The World

Ben Cohen knows the way to chart the course, and he doesn’t consider inefficiency to be part of his vocabulary

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Top Of The World

Ben Cohen knows the way to chart the course, and he doesn’t consider inefficiency to be part of his vocabulary

Sarah Wolak
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Age Is Just A Number

There's no age limit when it comes to consumers needing home borrowing options

Sarah Wolak
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Investors May Be Losing Interest In The Single-Family Rental Market

Rise in interest rates, drop in values have them pulling back in certain regions

Xander Snyder
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A Top-Tier Team

Longtime pros launch new company, see early success

Erica Drzewiecki
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Blue Collar Angel

A friend to borrower-hopefuls with less-than-perfect credit

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Turning The GSEs’ Repurchase Policies Into Opportunity

Lenders selling to Fannie and Freddie have to take swift action and enact robust strategies to mitigate risk

Jenevieve Impavido
The Fear-Based Broker

‘I’m pushing hard because of the fear of never wanting to go back to that day.’

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Cali Kickbacks?

It’s illegal but hard to prove

Katie Jensen
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The Fear-Based Broker

‘I’m pushing hard because of the fear of never wanting to go back to that day.’

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The Tough Cookie

At or away from the closing table, Kristin Stark is in it to win it

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Texas Law Changes Target Equity Lenders

New rules in place on releasing liens, local inconsistencies, and data breaches

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In Denial

Lone Star LO analysis shows Texas was the toughest state for mortgage closings in 2022

David Krechevsky
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From Tears To Triumph

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Florida Battles A Riptide Of Closing Problems

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Mortgage Malaise: CFPB Report Reveals Steep Originations Drop, Rising Borrower Costs

Increased fees, soaring monthly payments, and growing approval disparities unsettle the housing market; CFPB eyes regulatory tweaks.

Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Cooper Pursues ACI Payments For $2.3 Billion Servicing Snafu

Mortgage servicer takes legal action following massive borrower impact; CFPB previously fined ACI $25 million for related charges.

Sep 27, 2023
Mortgage Applications Tumble Amid Sky-High Rates

With mortgage rates hitting a 20-year peak, a 1.3% dip in applications reflects the strain on homebuyers and limited motivation for refinancing.

Sep 27, 2023
Dovenmuehle Appoints New CIO

Robert Howerton will oversee the company’s IT infrastructure.

Sep 26, 2023
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What’s In Your Origination Toolkit?

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

Mar 22, 2022
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Respect Different Perspectives

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

Mar 22, 2022
New Home Sales Dip In August

Builders offer increased incentives to attract buyers; First-time homeowners gravitate toward new builds as inventory constraints persist.

Sep 26, 2023
Home Prices Reach New Highs In July 2023

Chicago, Cleveland, and New York drive robust growth; S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices and the FHFA report a consistent positive trajectory despite regional disparities.

Sep 26, 2023
New Construction, High Prices Drive Home Values To Peak

Nearing $52 trillion, the U.S. housing market has rebounded since 2022 downturn.

Sep 26, 2023
Potential Government Shutdown Threatens Home Loan Processing

Limited staffing at HUD and USDA may cause delays in FHA, VA, and reverse mortgages, impacting home buyers and the broader housing market.

Sep 26, 2023