
First-time buyers paid a 13% premium on home purchases, Clever reports
First-time buyers paid a median price of $510,000 for their home purchases in 2021 and 2022, roughly 13% more than repeat buyers paid, according to

First-time buyers paid a median price of $510,000 for their home purchases in 2021 and 2022, roughly 13% more than repeat buyers paid, according to

Nationwide housing starts dropped to a 17-month low in July, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department

As would-be homebuyers look for ways to combat eroding affordability, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are finding themselves in vogue in a big way, according to CoreLogic.
LoanDepot is shuttering its wholesale mortgage business, the California-based lender announced. CMG Financial announced the launch of a new retail division branding, dubbing the division “CMG

With affordability issues still turning many buyers away from the market, competition continues to dwindle, according to new data from Redfin. On a seasonally adjusted
Fannie Mae appointed Cissy Yang as senior vice president and chief audit executive, effective Sept. 12. In this role, Yang will be a member of Fannie

Housing demand has seen more than its fair share of softening of late as high home prices, rising mortgage interest rates and inflationary pressures have

The recent cooling of apartment rent growth further accelerated in July, with the average multifamily rent up $10 from June, the smallest gain this year.

Homes are still flying off the market at a historic pace, but according to Redfin, a growing percentage of properties are going “stale” as the

LoanDepot is shuttering its wholesale mortgage business, the California-based lender revealed as part of its second-quarter 2022 financial results. The closing is the latest expense-shedding
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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!