
Middle-income homeowners reaped sizable rewards in home appreciation since 2012
New report from NAR details wealth building from home value growth over past decade

New report from NAR details wealth building from home value growth over past decade

Insurance company’s poll finds that Americans are taking looming pressures of a downturn seriously

Scranton, Pennsylvania, had highest share of potential first-time homebuyers

Fifth Third Bank announced its Rate Drop Protector program to help allay concerns about fluctuating interest rates as the Federal Reserve works to tame inflation.

Change would allow borrowers to use rental-unit income as part of qualification standards

Cenlar FSB announced that Marlon Groen has joined the company as chief compliance officer, while Jennifer Rowen, who formerly served as chief compliance officer, has

Asking rents and leasing activity hit new peaks in March

With talks between West Coast employers and unions stalled, investment near East Coast entry points grows

With national emergency officially ending, government agencies winding down borrower relief program

Loan endorsements decline for sixth straight quarter since recent peak in 2021
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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!