Determine a Home’s Value at a Keystroke
Automated valuation models are gaining in popularity while offering practical uses
Loan Quality is Crucial in Replenishing Capital
Automated income and employment data show how likely consumers are to repay mortgages
Parker Borofsky, Movement Mortgage
No. 26 Top Purchase Volume, No. 27 Top Women Originators
Spectrum of Opportunity
Mortgage industry success requires embracing people of all backgrounds
Higher costs limit demand for many types of mortgages
Housing markets across the nation are facing significant rebalances since the upward surge in mortgage interest rates starting in March 2022. At the beginning of the year, many experts predicted a modest increase in mortgage rates to a level of about 4%. Nevertheless, as elevated inflation (and inflation expectations) over the past year ignited fears […]
What happens when Wall Street buys Main Street?
Companies that buy and rent single-family homes have drawn increased scrutiny over the past year. At a congressional hearing in July, a Houston real estate agent urged lawmakers to act because institutional investors are “creating a generation of renters” who will miss out on the benefits of homeownership. Although there is some evidence that institutional […]
Makeover Magic
Sprinkle some fairy dust into your borrowers’ renovation projects
Convenience in the Palm of Your Hand
Mortgage professionals need a mobile-first payments strategy