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Trump said Tuesday he is not planning to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The news helped calm Wall Street jitters, but Powell may still be in the hot seat
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Trump said Tuesday he is not planning to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The news helped calm Wall Street jitters, but Powell may still be in the hot seat
Trending
Trump said Tuesday he is not planning to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The news helped calm Wall Street jitters, but Powell may still be in the hot seat
Trending
Rising costs and tariff concerns tamp down remodeler optimism
Remodelers say suppliers have raised prices by nearly 7% since January
As Trump’s reciprocal tariffs take effect, the housing industry projects their impacts
Home builders should expect a 9% increase in overall material costs: Zonda
Rising costs and tariff concerns tamp down remodeler optimism
Remodelers say suppliers have raised prices by nearly 7% since January
As Trump’s reciprocal tariffs take effect, the housing industry projects their impacts
Home builders should expect a 9% increase in overall material costs: Zonda
Self-storage market shows signs of cooling
Oversupply contributed to rent declines in March: StorageCafe
Delinquency rate increases in March, nears four-year high
Every commercial property type except offices saw delinquent loans rise last month: Trepp
Commercial Property Pulse
Multifamily construction growth isn’t solving the housing crisis
Borrowers may want a home appraisal redo — and how technology can help
Technology will play a key role in reconsidering home appraisals
What Happens When the Loan Is Out the Door
Borrowers may ask questions when their mortgage hits the secondary market
It’s Not Enough To Be Efficient And Accurate — Now You Need To Be Fast
With consumer needs changing by the minute, correspondent lenders need to stay ahead
What Can Be Done About The Compliance Cost That’s Pinching Lenders and Borrowers
Untenable charges have lenders rethinking income and employment verifications
Green Shoots for a Struggling Industry
The economic cycle for commercial real estate may be looking up
Private lenders need to sweat the details
Private lenders need to sweat the details when utilizing securitization
To the Rescue with the Right Loan at the Right Time
Picking up on the correct cues can help you prospect investor clients
Crumple Up These ‘Typewriter Era’ Forms
The challenge is balancing immediate costs with long-term benefits
Smooth Move
Brokers can play a crucial role in assisting their business clients through a stressful time
Screen Time
Reach new clients and build relationships with existing ones through video marketing
Ditch the Fridge Magnets for Something Meaningful
Swag marketing is a chance to demonstrate your company’s culture and values
Clunky Point-Of-Sale Tools Will Fail To Meet This Moment
Cloud-based point-of-sale systems can succeed in reaching the next wave of homebuyers
Weather market volatility by branching out into commercial lending
Residential originators should diversify to ensure long-term success
Weigh Your Options
Choosing the right business loan requires looking at both the pros and the cons
Reach The Peak
The ascent from paper to pixels is profoundly reshaping the mortgage experience
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
Ohio AG alleges UWM colluded with brokers to ‘rip off’ consumers
United Wholesale Mortgage calls the attorney general’s lawsuit ‘frivolous’ and a ‘PR stunt’
Ohio AG alleges UWM colluded with brokers to ‘rip off’ consumers
United Wholesale Mortgage calls the attorney general’s lawsuit ‘frivolous’ and a ‘PR stunt’
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
Senators ask government watchdog to investigate Pulte’s Fannie and Freddie moves
Among other concerns, the Democratic lawmakers questioned the legality of the FHFA director chairing the Fannie and Freddie boards
Senators ask government watchdog to investigate Pulte’s Fannie and Freddie moves
Among other concerns, the Democratic lawmakers questioned the legality of the FHFA director chairing the Fannie and Freddie boards
CFPB backs down from registry requirements for nonbank lenders
Mortgage industry leaders praised the agency’s change of course
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