Does the rent-control movement pose a danger to investors?

It should come as no surprise to anyone in the multifamily housing sector that rent control has gained a lot of followers in recent years. While rent-control and rent-stabilization programs have been around for more than a century, the movement is finding renewed life as tenants deal with skyrocketing prices. The recent groundswell for help […]

Featured Top Originator: Romy Nourafchan, Insignia Mortgage

Romy Nourafchan of Insignia Mortgage shares his experience as a luxury broker with high-end clients this installment of the new Featured Top Originator video series. Nourafchan, who placed first in Scotsman Guide’s 2023 Top Jumbo Originators rankings and 20th in the Top Mortgage Brokers rankings, was chosen as October’s Featured Top Originator. 

Blockchain technology merits further exploration

Speed is not a word normally associated with the mortgage industry. Today, as lenders and brokers struggle to find new deals, moving loans more quickly through the pipeline might be taking a back seat to marketing and lead-generation efforts. Still, finding ways to shorten the lending process is a worthwhile endeavor that benefits the borrower, […]

The Big Bad Wolf

Set aside fears about the tech giants and embrace what they can do for you