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Risky Mortgages Financing Vacation Home Empires

Brokers, lenders, and investors cashing in on the real estate boom by renting units in America’s prime vacation spots.

Industry News
The Conundrum Of Coaching Loan Officers

Steps to understand why new loan officers are not producing

Sales and Marketing
The Conundrum Of Coaching Loan Officers
NMP
May Saw Fewest Housing Starts Since April 2021

Economist: Decline in housing starts mirrors decline in builder confidence.

Analysis and Data
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings To Non-QM Offering VERUS 2022-6

The $524.5 million non-prime RMBS  transaction consists of mortgages originated by various lenders, including Castle Mortgage.

Non-QM
Investor Loans
More Than 600 Builders Trek To Capitol To Tackle Housing Affordability Issue

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is asking for Congress’ help in alleviating a nationwide affordability issue.

Industry News
Lennar Mortgage President Nominated For 2023 MBA Vice Chair

Laura Escobar is a 35-year real estate finance industry veteran.

Industry News
The Fed Boosts Benchmark Rate By 0.75%

Increase is the largest since November 15, 1994.

Regulation and Compliance
Jun 15, 2022
The Interest
Fed Gets More Aggressive On Inflation

Fed Gets More Aggressive On Inflation

Jun 15, 2022
NMP's The Principal
Risky Lending Stages A Comeback

Loan officers are starting to loosen their lending standards — albeit a little — to keep their pipelines nice and fat.

Industry News