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Tappable equity nears recent peak, but high rates keep homeowners from taking advantage
New ICE data reveals more than $10 trillion in accessible equity
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Industry Watch: Fairway debuts YouTube documentary about originators and more
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. enlisted director Kirby Bradley, who has won 32 Emmy Awards helming shows at HBO, CNN and

Attom: Residential mortgage count down 3% in third quarter
Measured by dollar volume, lending down 4% quarter over quarter

Notable mortgage industry additions and promotions, Nov. 27-Dec. 1
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced that Rachel Kelley was named vice president of legislative affairs. In her new role,

FHA increases 2024 loan floor by more than $26,000
Strong national home price growth keeps agency’s loan limits on the rise
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Your Voice Can Help Balance the Scales
Black consumers are ready for homeownership but need expertise

Featured Top Originator: Spiro Petritsis, Prosperity Bank
No. 2 Top Non-QM Volume, No. 31 Top Dollar Volume


Remove the Roadblocks for Verifying Income
Too many lenders utilize outdated approaches to obtaining basic mortgage information
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Retail is Proving Resilient
Values for this asset class are faring better than others, but occupancy challenges persist

Office sector’s seeds of change weren’t sown overnight
Uncertainty breeds hesitation — and a cloudy economic and remote-work environment continues to obscure a clear path to recovery for

The Refinancing Dilemma
Property owners with maturing loans need help to understand their options

Feeling the Squeeze
Commercial property owners must deal with the new environment of reduced values and rising taxes
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Q&A: Marty Green, Polunsky Beitel Green LLP
Rate-driven market gridlock could end next year
Read More »Featured Top Originator: Spiro Petritsis, Prosperity Bank
No. 2 Top Non-QM Volume, No. 31 Top Dollar Volume
Read More »IMBs post $1,015 loss on each loan originated in third quarter
It’s the sixth straight quarter with negative net production income
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Head to the Front of the Class
Boost your referral marketing by teaching continuing education courses
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Brokers can help borrowers navigate trouble by understanding a key market metric
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Homebuyers and originators alike benefit from rental-payment reporting
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Remove the Roadblocks for Verifying Income
Too many lenders utilize outdated approaches to obtaining basic mortgage information
Read More »‘Hey, Peeps’ Isn’t the Best Conversation Starter
AI certainly has marketing uses, but a clear-eyed approach is warranted
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Failure to learn and capitalize on these tools can put your business at risk
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Retail is Proving Resilient
Values for this asset class are faring better than others, but occupancy challenges persist
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Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
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Energy-efficient mortgages could entice eco-concerned borrowers
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Tappable equity nears recent peak, but high rates keep homeowners from taking advantage
New ICE data reveals more than $10 trillion in accessible equity
Read More »Office sector’s seeds of change weren’t sown overnight
Uncertainty breeds hesitation — and a cloudy economic and remote-work environment continues to obscure a clear path to recovery for...
Read More »Q&A: Richard Traub, Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP
Employees still wield power in the back-to-office debate
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Featured Top Originator: Kelly Argall, TruWest Credit Union
Kelly Argall of TruWest Credit Union shares her passion for home equity line of credit loans in this installment of...
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No. 2 Top Non-QM Volume, No. 31 Top Dollar Volume
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