
Black Knight: Rate lock activity finally turns corner in January
With interest rates trending down, the dollar volume of mortgage rate locks grew by 32% from December to January, finally reversing nine consecutive months of

With interest rates trending down, the dollar volume of mortgage rate locks grew by 32% from December to January, finally reversing nine consecutive months of

Commercial and multifamily loan originations saw further slippage in the fourth quarter of 2022, with more declines expected in 2023, according to new data released
Rocket Pro TPO announced a new initiative, dubbed “Bully Shield,” which will cover financial penalties levied by United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) as well as court costs

Millennials continue to make up the largest share of homebuyers in the country, especially in the nation’s most populous cities. According to LendingTree, nearly 53%
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) named Andrew Hubacker as its new chief financial officer. Hubacker will assume the position immediately and will oversee all financial aspects of the company,

Apartment rent prices were flat between December and January, Yardi Matrix reported — a positive signal considering recent declines in demand within the multifamily housing

More American companies are moving their manufacturing operations back to the U.S., JLL reported, although the reason has more to do with diversification than reshoring.

The same ongoing challenges that have hindered residential real estate for months are keeping consumers’ opinions of the housing market muted, according to the latest

According to Black Knight’s newest Mortgage Monitor report, there’s a growing trend of homebuyers paying points upfront to permanently reduce their mortgage interest rates in

Monday’s Ignite Live webinar hosted by Rocket Pro TPO certainly came with its share of fireworks. Rocket teased a big announcement on social media before
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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!