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An economic ‘turning point’ may have sealed the deal on a Fed rate cut in September
Fed officials Cook and Kashkari addressed last week’s ‘concerning’ jobs report
Mortgage
Real Estate
Monetary Policy
Mortgage
Real Estate
Data & Analysis
Bipartisan legislation would make it easier to finance accessory dwelling units
The SUPPLY Act aims to establish government-backed funding for ADU construction
Rising construction wages underscore continued labor shortage woes
Wage growth is outpacing employment growth in the construction industry: LendingTree
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Contributing Authors
DataDecoded: Affordability still eludes many aspiring homeowners
Although recent dips in interest rates have eased pressures, historically high home prices continue to make buying a home difficult for the average worker. This
Tough Market Aside, There’s Money to Be Made in the Mortgage Business This Year
Mortgage professionals rooted in their communities with the right tools will succeed
Borrowers may want a home appraisal redo — and how technology can help
Technology will play a key role in reconsidering home appraisals
Hard money should be on every broker’s radar
Brokers should explore the unique role of hard money lenders
How securitizing bridge loans will change private lending
How a new way of pooling residential transition loans is changing private real estate lending
Reverse Mortgages Can Do It All for Your Clients
Like a great all-around player, reverse mortgages can meet a variety of financial needs
Your Company’s Leadership Should Be Filled From Your Own Ranks
Mentorship and development is as important as recruitment in finding who will head the industry next
What Happens When The Luxury Deal Looks Like It’s Going Sideways
Reap the rewards by becoming an expert in high-end financing
Private Lending
Fix the Housing Crunch One Apartment at a Time
Multifamily housing benefits both investors and communities
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
A New Normal Requires New Strategies
In troubled times, mortgage brokers can lean on private lending partnerships
Two Sides of the Coin
Hard money plays a unique role in the larger world of private lending
New Opportunities Could Emerge from Uncertainty
Individual investors may fill a niche as other lenders become more conservative
Do Not Fear Hard Money
It doesn’t matter what these loans are called as long as you understand them
Non-QM
Company News
Barry Habib on his new role on Fannie Mae board, the Fed’s future and BLS chief firing
Industry vet dives into board, defends firing of McEntarfer, says Kevin Warsh is his guess for next Fed chair nominee
Regulations and Compliance
Appraisal Modernization Act has more ‘urgency’ after HUD task force disbanding
Six senators propose new appraisal tools to fight bias
Interagency leaders who developed PAVE call dismantling ‘partisan’ and ‘reckless’
Goal of reversal came from Project 2025, seeking to eliminate DEI efforts
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