Federal judge blocks implementation of Community Reinvestment Act overhaul
New rules — now put on hold — redefine area in which banks ‘do business’
Average downpayments hit all-time high in 2023
Downpayments held steadily above $87,000 for six straight months last year
Having Their Avocado Toast and Eating It, Too
Appeal to younger mortgage applicants with the right mix of technology and human contact
Commercial Spotlight: Southeast Region
Divergent economic experiences for these seven states.
Q&A: Jamie Woodwell, Mortgage Bankers Association
Look for commercial activity to bounce back in 2024
A real estate darling faces headwinds, at least short term
All good things must come to an end — at least temporarily. That includes the recent major expansion of the industrial sector. One of the darlings of commercial real estate in recent years, industrial is facing a bumpy path forward in the near term. Vast amounts of speculative construction fed by early pandemic tailwinds are […]
Retail malls survive as they morph into something new
If anyone needed more evidence of the continuing sad fall of the American mall, look no further than a recent report by CBRE Econometric Advisors that painted a grim picture for the iconic shopping experience. The January Intelligent Investment Chart of the Week offers a different way of measuring the scores of “dead” malls through […]
Cannabis Meets Main Street
The industry is working to become a normal part of the local economy
Regulators Eye Commercial Loans
Greater scrutiny of loan and credit issues will require brokers to work closely with lenders
A Powerful Tool for Refinancing
A Small Business Administration program may be a game-changer for borrowers