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Mortgage Rates Cling To 7% Threshold, Dampening Homebuying Spirit

Freddie Mac reveals continued high rates amid cooling housing demand; construction sector hit hardest as potential homebuyers await fall for relief.

Rising Mortgage Rates Drive Borrowers To Buydown Points

Western states lead in adoption as homeowners seek short-term relief.

Mortgage Rates And Home Prices Soar, Leaving Homebuyers In Limbo

Redfin report highlights slump in sales, yet a glimmer of hope as new listings tick up.

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Mortgage Rates And Home Prices Soar, Leaving Homebuyers In Limbo

Redfin report highlights slump in sales, yet a glimmer of hope as new listings tick up.

Sep 22, 2023
Rising Mortgage Rates Drive Borrowers To Buydown Points

Western states lead in adoption as homeowners seek short-term relief.

Sep 22, 2023
Mortgage Rates Cling To 7% Threshold, Dampening Homebuying Spirit

Freddie Mac reveals continued high rates amid cooling housing demand; construction sector hit hardest as potential homebuyers await fall for relief.

Sep 21, 2023
Non-QM Is Where It's At

Loan officers' survival, that is.

Sep 21, 2023
Existing-Home Sales Dip in August, Yet Home Prices Surge

As existing-home sales dip further, median prices rise unabated.

Sep 21, 2023
Home Flipping Sees Profit Rebound in Q2, Despite Decreased Activity

ATTOM report indicates an uptick in investor ROI amid broader housing market rebound; all-cash purchases on the decline as loan-backed buying shows promise.

Sep 21, 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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What Makes A Brand Work?

Learn the value of the role employees play in your branding efforts

Erica LaCentra
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How To Attract Wealthy Clients

As the rich get richer, so do their originators

Katie Jensen
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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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A Passion For Sharing Knowledge With Others

Patty Brown has spent her career helping teach the intricacies of mortgage lending

Laura Brandao
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Creating An Effective Risk-Aware Culture

Organizations need to communicate, communicate, and communicate some more

Sara Avery
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.’

Katie Jensen
The Tough Cookie

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

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Report Reveals Insights On Texas Homebuyers And Sellers

Number of first-time home buyers continues to drop; buyers getting older

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Austin Is The New Austin

The capital city is being revamped into a premier place for young tech workers

Sarah Wolak
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From Tears To Triumph

Marsha Gandy’s journey from first-time homebuyer to loan originator

Erica Drzewiecki
Florida Originator
Insurance Storms Whip The Sunshine State

As premiums rise, helping borrowers shop their coverage may save your loan

Ryan Kingsley
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Comerica Welcomes New Regulatory Professional

Kristina Janssens named senior vice president and chief compliance officer.

Sep 21, 2023
Home Point Settles For $5 Million Over Alleged IPO Misrepresentations

Investors claim the mortgage lender overstated its cost efficiency and resilience ahead of its 2021 public launch.

Sep 21, 2023
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady But Eyes Future Hike

Fed retains current rate between 5.25%-5.5%; Housing market may see a shift as inflationary pressures are monitored and policy adjustments are made.

Sep 20, 2023
Entrapment Is The Name Of The Game

NTRAPS target seniors, low-income borrowers, consumer and title advocates say.

Sep 20, 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
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Respect Different Perspectives

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

Mar 22, 2022
Housing Support In Theory, Not In Practice

As the U.S. grapples with a housing shortfall, personal preferences and political divides challenge the 'Yes In My Backyard' sentiment.

Sep 20, 2023
CFPB Issues Guidance On AI In Credit Underwriting

Creditors must provide specific and accurate reasons for credit denials, even with complex AI models.

Sep 19, 2023
Mortgage Applications Surge 5.4% Last Week

Refinance activity shows growth, but remains significantly below last year's figures.

Sep 19, 2023
Alterra Home Loans Names New President

Fernando Ospina had served as an SVP for Nevada mortgage bank.

Sep 19, 2023