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Lew Sichelman

Staff Writer

Lew Sichelman has been covering the housing and mortgage sectors for 52 years. His syndicated column appears in major newspapers throughout the country.

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Latinos Forging New Paths To Ownership

Latinos may not have the wealth of other demographics, but they still find a way to make home ownership work.

Oct 01, 2021
Are Originators Overlooking The Remodeling Sector?

Freddie Mac sees it. The Harvard Joint Center recognizes it. And at least one giant bank is on to it, too. The question is: Are you?

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Sep 20, 2021
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The Scam That Keeps On Taking

Cyber thieves are relentlessly targeting buyers in the middle of their title insurance and escrow process.

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Aug 05, 2021
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Can You Say Inflation?

Rates are likely to rise in the early part of next year and not in 2023

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Jul 24, 2021
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Hablar Espanol: Your Next Client Is Likely To Be Hispanic

But mortgage lenders aren’t yet prepared for big demographic shift

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Jun 19, 2021
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Rates Talk. Otherwise, Borrowers Walk

Lenders need to get more creative to keep price-sensitive mortgage shoppers.

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May 31, 2021
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Turning 21 And Ready To Rock!

Housing experts say in concert that the mortgage and real estate fields are going to be BIG HITS this year.

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May 13, 2021
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Brokers Are Banned

UWM’s Mat Ishbia claims authority to set terms for brokerage community. But brokers, wholesalers say unprecedented move could rob brokers of their unique advantage.

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Apr 02, 2021
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Fairway’s Jacobson: Brokers Harmed By UWM

Jacobson speaks out in exclusive call to National Mortgage Professional.

Mar 23, 2021
In Presidential Race, The House Is Up For Grabs

Trump, Biden take wildly divergent approaches to housing policy.

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Sep 28, 2020
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