
Commercial deal volume down annually in Q3 as activity rapidly slows
Commercial real estate deal volume saw a drastic year-over-year reduction in the third quarter of this year, according to the newest U.S. Big Picture Capital

Commercial real estate deal volume saw a drastic year-over-year reduction in the third quarter of this year, according to the newest U.S. Big Picture Capital

The value of a square foot of residential property in the suburbs has surpassed that of a square foot in urban centers, according to a

With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and spread of vaccine coverage has come the seemingly inevitable call from many employers and managers for the return

After the most recent hike in mortgage rates, renters in 46 of the 50 largest cities in the U.S. are unable to afford a starter

Freddie Mac announced that it will include borrower bank account data in its mortgage underwriting to identify patterns of positive monthly cash flow. The government-sponsored
Predictive credit score fintech CreditXpert announced a new software-as-a-service platform for mortgage lenders. Covius, a provider of tech-enabled solutions to the financial-services industry, will be the

A vast majority of participants in a new TD Bank survey saw their equity increase since purchasing their home, but with both the real estate
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced a trio of promotions. Heather Messam was promoted to vice president and controller. In her elevated role, Messam will manage

With economic projections trending downward and the Federal Reserve still telegraphing aggressive moves to rein in inflation, mortgage credit availability eroded further in September and

Despite a near-term upgrade to its gross domestic product (GDP) projection, Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group held fast to its forecast of
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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!