Residential Spotlight: Great Plains Region
Agriculture is key for the economies of these states.
Linda McCoy, National Association of Mortgage Brokers
NAMB champions causes for the broker community
David Edmondson, TD Bank
No. 9 Top Purchase Volume, No. 89 Top Dollar Volume
Homeownership costs remain less pricey than renting
Despite the recently tightened affordability of homeownership, buying a home is still a better financial option than renting in more than half of U.S. markets, according to Attom Data Solutions’ 2022 Rental Affordability Report. Owning a median- priced home costs less than the average rent for a three-bedroom property in 58% of the 1,154 U.S. […]
Get ready for the Sun Belt markets to keep shining
It appears that the lack of available and affordable housing is affecting every portion of the homebuying public these days — even the super wealthy. That is the word from South Florida, where there is a shortage of homes in the $25 million to $50 million range. Larbi Benslimane, managing director of Miami-based Leste Credit, […]
Owner-occupancy rates rise with online auctions
As more U.S. properties gradually reach the foreclosure stage in 2022, technology-enabled transparency will ensure that the bulk of these distressed assets are sold to community developers and investors. This in turn will allow for responsible rehabilitation of these homes so that they can be converted into quality, affordably priced properties — primarily for owner-occupants. […]
No Stopping This Train
The paperless mortgage has picked up steam during the pandemic
Sustain Post-Closing Relationships With Clients
Innovative digital solutions can help in building a base of repeat borrowers
Borrower Verification Tasks Should Be Outsourced
Until lenders embrace a new model, the fully digital mortgage remains elusive
The Sequel No One Wants
The federal government should proceed with caution in dictating housing goals