CFPB’s Chopra fired by Trump
The firing comes as Republicans are attempting to defund the consumer protection bureau
Featured Top Originator: Mark Fisher, UNMB Home Loans
Mark Fisher, regional vice president at UNMB Home Loans in the Bronx, New York, loves a good coffee shop, and he doesn’t mind a bit of an excursion to reach one. He’ll drive an hour, sometimes two just to find one, looking for good coffee, but also a good vibe. Tips of the Trade The […]
Interest rates have hovered between 6% to 8% for years — will homebuyers finally accept that?
NAMB president believes this is the year that people will realize that rates won’t return to COVID lows
DataDecoded: Homeowners with lower-priced properties seem more influenced by the lock-in effect
High mortgage rates have resulted in a so-called lock-in effect — which refers to the idea that existing homeowners with low mortgage rates obtained prior to summer of 2022 have little incentive to sell their homes. As a result, lock-in effect is blamed for some of the current housing market ills, namely, the lack of […]
Non-QM borrowers react differently to interest rate blips than other homebuyers
Investors and self-employed borrowers may prioritize the ability to secure financing over rate fluctuations
The Commercial Sector Offers A Mix Of Challenges And Opportunities In 2025
Commercial brokers and originators need to update their strategies for a new environment
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Sci-Fi Reality May Rewrite Mortgage Horror Stories
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A Refinance Boom Can Create Strains for Mortgage Servicers
Lenders, especially ones that control their own servicing, should prepare now