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Fannie and Freddie are having a moment
After years of little interest, the mortgage giants are suddenly Wall Street darlings
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Fannie and Freddie are having a moment
After years of little interest, the mortgage giants are suddenly Wall Street darlings
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Fannie and Freddie are having a moment
After years of little interest, the mortgage giants are suddenly Wall Street darlings
Home building continues to lag as Beryl makes regional impact
Single-family building drops to 16-month low
Housing starts grow in June, but single-family construction dips
Volatile multifamily building fuels 3% month-over-month gain
Home building continues to lag as Beryl makes regional impact
Single-family building drops to 16-month low
Housing starts grow in June, but single-family construction dips
Volatile multifamily building fuels 3% month-over-month gain
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It’s Not Enough To Be Efficient And Accurate — Now You Need To Be Fast
With consumer needs changing by the minute, correspondent lenders need to stay ahead
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The Debt Crisis That Could Haunt the Mortgage Market
Rapid growth in unsecured loans could hobble future credit for prospective homebuyers
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Turn the Sales Pitch into a Conversation
Highlight what you can deliver to your referral partners with this simple approach
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Is the Federal Debt Cause for Concern in the Housing Market?
Keep yourself and your clients informed when this hot-button issue flares up again
More Pain to Come for Regional Banks
Commercial real estate loans will weigh heavily on mid-size institutions
A 2023 housing market surprise could extend into this year
Looking back at the many surprises of 2023, strength in home price appreciation was not something that was anticipated coming into the year, particularly after
Forget Going Elbow-to-Elbow at the Auction Wars
Assist your clients in finding investment properties that offer true value
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Shipshape
This single trait separates the companies that succeed from the ones that sink
Cannabis Meets Main Street
The industry is working to become a normal part of the local economy
You Won’t Close Many Deals Six Feet Under
Prioritize personal growth and work-life balance for success in business
Changing the Rules of the Game
New roles, new challenges and new opportunities may reshape the commercial sector
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What Happens When the Loan Is Out the Door
Borrowers may ask questions when their mortgage hits the secondary market
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A Need for Someone in Your Corner
Associations can make the voice of many heard by those in Washington
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Red Tape Slows Mortgage Assumptions
One solution for the housing affordability crisis gains little momentum
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Seize the Future with the Right Attitude and Tools
These cutting-edge technologies deliver a competitive advantage in a difficult market
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Cracks in the Cybersecurity Foundation
Be prepared for hackers who will exploit any vulnerability
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Pay Dirt
Ascertaining the value of an empty parcel of land can be tricky without the right plan
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
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
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Make Hard Money Work for You
This private lending subset can help clients, but care should be taken
A New Normal Requires New Strategies
In troubled times, mortgage brokers can lean on private lending partnerships
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Make Hard Money Work for You
This private lending subset can help clients, but care should be taken
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
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
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
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Industry Watch: An active time for ICE, Lower, Checkbook and Rocktop
All the biggest company news from the past 10 days
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Industry Watch: An active time for ICE, Lower, Checkbook and Rocktop
All the biggest company news from the past 10 days
Pew: Risky loans pervade manufactured home industry
Buyers of manufactured homes face a scarcity of safe and affordable financing
New rule bans medical debt in credit scoring — maybe
Trump administration could halt the measure even though it has formidable support
New rule bans medical debt in credit scoring — maybe
Trump administration could halt the measure even though it has formidable support
Five mortgage trends to watch in 2025
Interest rates and affordability will hamper the market, but signs point to a stronger year
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