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Lew Sichelman

National Mortgage Professional Contributing Writer

Lew Sichelman has been covering the housing and mortgage sectors for 52 years. His syndicated column appears in major newspapers throughout the country. He also has been the real estate editor at two major Washington, D.C., dailies and spent 30 years on the staff of National Mortgage News, formerly National Thrift News.

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Housing Market Awaits Trump’s Impact

Housing economists weigh predictions against campaign promises

Dec 04, 2024
Most People Who Move Do It To Save on Housing

Nearly half of all Californians relocating to Arizona are saving $1 million in the process.

Nov 25, 2024
More Communication, Earlier, Homebuyers Plead

It takes more than just 'fast and fancy' to please mortgage borrowers, according to the latest J.D. Power study

Nov 12, 2024
Rescue Your Clients From High TI Costs

Borrowers underwater with taxes and insurance can be a default risk. Helping them is critical.

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Nov 11, 2024
Rescue Your Clients From High TI Costs
Insurance Crisis Hits Lenders' Bottom Lines

While monthly principal, interest, and property tax obligations are up an average 15-17% since the beginning of 2020, the average monthly property insurance payment is up a staggering 52% over that same period.

Oct 30, 2024
Credit Score Switch Proving Difficult Absent Agency Guidance

Panelists at MBA's annual event agree GSEs have neglected to facilitate mandatory adoption of new credit scoring models, set to take effect in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Oct 29, 2024
Major Housing Agencies Return With Bold Changes At MBA Convention

Fannie, Freddie, and HUD revive key announcements, rolling out expanded appraisal waivers and transparency initiatives

Oct 29, 2024
Freddie Repurchase Pilot Opening To All

The GSE will expand its performing loan repurchase pilot to all lenders beginning in the first quarter of 2025.

Oct 29, 2024
Lending Environment Expected To Improve

MBA Chief Economist Mike Frantantoni predicted that loan volumes will end 2024 at $1.8 trillion and then jump to $2.3 trillion in 2025

Oct 28, 2024
Pilot Aims To Boost Borrowers With Student Debt

Campus Door is piloting the program along with LoanSense

Oct 28, 2024