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Senate passes trigger leads bill as legislation nears finish line
Mortgage industry leaders back the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, which advanced in the House
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Senate passes trigger leads bill as legislation nears finish line
Mortgage industry leaders back the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, which advanced in the House

Senate passes trigger leads bill as legislation nears finish line
Mortgage industry leaders back the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, which advanced in the House
New and existing home prices aren’t that far apart: NAHB
The price gap between new and used housing stock has narrowed dramatically since 2010
April construction spending dips, with residential projects seeing the steepest decline
While public construction projects ramped up last month, private sector spending fell 0.7%
New and existing home prices aren’t that far apart: NAHB
The price gap between new and used housing stock has narrowed dramatically since 2010
April construction spending dips, with residential projects seeing the steepest decline
While public construction projects ramped up last month, private sector spending fell 0.7%

Office and retail sectors may be due for a turnaround
Office sublease availabilities dropped 2.6% quarter over quarter, signaling a stabilizing market: Cushman & Wakefield
To solve the U.S. housing crisis, advocacy groups suggest looking west
The federal government owns about 650 million acres of open land, mostly in the western U.S.
Multifamily rent prices rise in March
But first-quarter rent growth was slower than usual: Yardi


The spreadsheet era of tracking compliance is ending
Financial institutions should stop relying on unsustainable manual processes

The South is now the most populous region in the U.S., but all parts aren’t equal
The region is booming, but Florida and other pockets are suffering growing pains

Forget work-life balance. This term better describes how to approach your career and family
These strategies can help you thrive both at home and work


Your most valuable tool to generate leads is at your fingertips
These changes can make your most valuable lead generation tool even more effective


Finding fix-and-flip opportunities
Key factors investors must keep in mind when assessing properties
What not to do when applying for an SBA loan
Avoid these common mistakes when seeking financial help from the Small Business Administration
Bring people together to build their business and yours
Form a mastermind group of high-caliber professionals to keep your pipeline full of referrals
One out of 20 mortgages are non-QM – expect that to grow
Originators who master non-QM financing can set themselves apart


The climate crisis is forcing the hand of more lenders and homeowners
Lender-placed insurance is on the rise as more property owners struggle to find protection
Don’t Chase the Refi Wave When This Already Is Here
HELOCs offer a tangible opportunity in the here and now to help your clients
Smooth Move
Brokers can play a crucial role in assisting their business clients through a stressful time
One Less Headache for Small Businesses
SBA moves aim to make popular loan programs more user friendly
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
Fix the Housing Crunch One Apartment at a Time
Multifamily housing benefits both investors and communities
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Make Hard Money Work for You
This private lending subset can help clients, but care should be taken
A New Normal Requires New Strategies
In troubled times, mortgage brokers can lean on private lending partnerships
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Make Hard Money Work for You
This private lending subset can help clients, but care should be taken
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
Fix the Housing Crunch One Apartment at a Time
Multifamily housing benefits both investors and communities
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future

Industry Watch: An active time for Fairway Independent Mortgage, FBC Mortgage, Blue Sage Solutions and others
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. announced that it has agreed in principle to an asset sale with Indiana-based Hallmark Home Mortgage, which is licensed in 20

Industry Watch: An active time for Fairway Independent Mortgage, FBC Mortgage, Blue Sage Solutions and others
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. announced that it has agreed in principle to an asset sale with Indiana-based Hallmark Home Mortgage, which is licensed in 20
Share of mortgage loans in forbearance was down slightly in March: MBA
About 180,000 homeowners are in a forbearance plan to temporarily postpone mortgage payments
As HUD looks for a new headquarters, thousands of its workers seek new jobs
More than 2,000 HUD employees have taken deferred resignation offers as part of the government’s ‘Fork in the Road’ program
As HUD looks for a new headquarters, thousands of its workers seek new jobs
More than 2,000 HUD employees have taken deferred resignation offers as part of the government’s ‘Fork in the Road’ program
Federal judge blocks CFPB’s mass layoffs of nearly 90% of workers
On Thursday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued pink slips to 1,483 employees
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