Industry News

J.D. Power’s latest Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study found that lenders attaining the highest scores are amping up their skillset by blending high-touch advisory relationships with intelligent digital infrastructure

A combination of the recent easing in mortgage rates that has begun to open the refinance window for many borrowers, and homeowners with record amounts of equity, are trends driving opportunities for borrowers to leverage refis and equity products

While VA loans provide a great opportunity for first-time veteran homebuyers to purchase a home without a substantial downpayment, the tradeoff of a bigger loan with higher monthly costs has some vets opting for conventional loans

equiRisk is a new title, uninsured, title data-driven solution that delivers a summary of ownership, voluntary and involuntary liens, vesting information, property taxes, property value, HOA data, listing activity, and FEMA alerts

Benutech's latest HOA Lien Tracker finds that liens against owners for unpaid dues are increasing at an alarming rate in super-lien states where the liens are considered secured debt that sometimes take precedence over a primary mortgage

FHFA Director hints that the Trump administration is working on a new mortgage term to increase homeownership and combat affordability

Economists argue that permanent buydowns allow buyers to qualify for higher-price homes at lower rates, thus increasing buying power and allowing builders to sell more homes without having to cut prices

Nearly half of Americans said they are less likely to make a major purchase like a home due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, a share that has doubled over the past month, rising from 21% in early October to 45% in early November