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First quarter sees big jump in homebuyer assistance programs
Help for buyers of manufactured housing sees particularly strong increase
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CFPB shares update on combating mortgage servicer ‘junk fees’
Improper late fees, inspection fees from servicers incur federal scrutiny
Judge approves NAR settlement, paving way for sweeping changes
Changes within settlement agreement deemed ‘fair, reasonable and adequate’
New home sales bounce back in March after underwhelming start to year
Seasonally adjusted annual pace up nearly 9% month over month
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The final whistle hasn’t been blown on inflation
The kick went wide left. That’s what 28% of you said when assessing the Federal Reserve’s work in taming inflation
Regulatory Concerns Shake Lender Confidence
A threefold increase in fines weighed heavily on financial institutions
Top Originators 2024
These tenacious originators walked through the fire — and emerged victorious
Homeowners who delay a foreclosure often walk away with less cash
Distressed homeowners are more frequently falling out of the foreclosure process before an auction occurs in the post-COVID world. For
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Cannabis Meets Main Street
The industry is working to become a normal part of the local economy
Pay Dirt
Ascertaining the value of an empty parcel of land can be tricky without the right plan
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
Commercial Spotlight: Southeast Region
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Mortgage Banking
Federal judge blocks implementation of Community Reinvestment Act overhaul
New rules — now put on hold — redefine area in which banks 'do business'
Read More »Q&A: Jamie Woodwell, Mortgage Bankers Association
Look for commercial activity to bounce back in 2024
Read More »Commercial real estate loans put pressure on another regional bank
NYCB's troubles spark fears of another regional banking crisis
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Marc Summers, Association of Independent Mortgage Experts
AIME seeks to bring the broker community together
Read More »Untangle the Confusion
Educate your clients about the housing market to clear up any misunderstandings
Read More »Having Their Avocado Toast and Eating It, Too
Appeal to younger mortgage applicants with the right mix of technology and human contact
Read More »Technology
Password Fatigue Is More than a Minor Hassle
A growing number of apps, often with separate logins, complicates everyday tasks
Read More »Redefine the Lending Experience
From lead generation to data security, AI will change how you interact with your clients
Read More »Don’t Drown in a Flood of Paperwork
AI-powered technology can keep your head above water in a complex regulatory environment
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Cannabis Meets Main Street
The industry is working to become a normal part of the local economy
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Ascertaining the value of an empty parcel of land can be tricky without the right plan
Read More »Build Your Business from the Ground Up
Construction and renovation loans are an increasingly important part of the market
Read More »Market Trends
Are consumers adjusting to the current mortgage rate environment?
Results from Fannie's latest sentiment survey suggest households are recalibrating expectations
Read More »Homeowners who delay a foreclosure often walk away with less cash
Distressed homeowners are more frequently falling out of the foreclosure process before an auction occurs in the post-COVID world. For...
Read More »Q&A: Odeta Kushi, First American Financial Corp.
All eyes will be on the housing market this spring, the typical time of year that most home sales occur....
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Christian Groomes is not your typical mortgage originator. He works in the private lending space, financing deals for real estate...
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