Diversity & Inclusion
Coming Up:
The Mortgage Stars in New Orleans
The Mortgage Star recipients shared their insights, stories, and what they had overcome.
Guild Mortgage Names VP Of Diverse Talent Development
Promotion of Lamont Watson to new position part of company's DEI initiatives.
Mid Valley Funding Settles UWM 'All-In' Lawsuit
Agrees to pay $40K over allegations it violated its broker contract; UWM had sought $310,000.
LGBTQ+ Homebuyers Need Progressive Mortgage Lenders
Strides have been made but the community needs homebuying allies
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Breaking Barriers
Andres Munar’s Journey as a LGBTQ+ Mortgage Broker and Entrepreneur
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CrossCountry Offers Down Payment Assistance For 1st-Time Homebuyers
Its Freddie Mac BorrowSmart Access offers borrowers in certain metros up to $3,000 that can be used toward a down payment and/or closing costs.
Hispanic Homeownership Rate Rose To 48.6% In 2022
Latinos added a net total of 349,000 homeowner households last year, per the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.
Ohio Bank Paying $9M To Settle Redlining Complaint
DOJ says 100 of 101 Park National Bank MLOs were white, and it willfully bypassed minority areas.
2023 Prism Awards Celebrate Inclusion
Nominations are due by March 24
Why Black, Latino Homeownership Grew Faster During The Pandemic
Analysis by The Urban Institute finds growth was driven by young, high-earning, highly educated borrowers.