
Zillow: More homebuyers turn to discount points to increase affordability
New HMDA data shows sharp rise in points-based purchases from prior years

New HMDA data shows sharp rise in points-based purchases from prior years

More than one-fifth of Americans currently renting storage units

Activity still down on yearly basis, but strong start to 2023 could signify stability

Brief filed in case where homeowners allege appraiser undervalued their property due to race

Core Bank launched a new nationwide product dubbed RapidTRAC Mortgage, which provides online mortgage decisions with a rapid response from a personalized associate. RapidTRAC, found

With momentum ‘running out of steam,’ GSE still foresees economic contraction by second-half 2023

Guild Mortgage named John Lowe as manager of a newly added district made up of 40 new Guild employees and eight branch offices in California.

With mortgage rates on the rise, sales drop 2.4% month over month

One in three Gen Zers would give up social media for a downpayment

Conversion projects grow in popularity due to office-sector headwinds
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Leader Bank
Arlington, Massachusetts
5 years in business
In 2023, Lauren helped launch Leader Bank’s Cape Cod Mortgage Office, growing the team from #11 to #2 Purchase Lender. Her volume rose over 40% to $40M in 2025. She’s built a thriving business, a new loan office, and raised three kids. She is a rock star!