California leads all states for highest bankruptcy risk to seniors
Across all states, California poses the highest risk of bankruptcy for Americans ages 65 and older, according to a study released by personal...
Here’s how a mortgage coaching platform wants to carve out a niche in a...
Cautious optimism is prevalent in the mortgage industry for 2024 as industry professionals anticipate the recovery of lost origination volume.
To take advantage of...
The CFPB is going after ‘junk fees’ mortgage lenders charge at closing. This could...
While the proposed tax credit appears unlikely to get through a Republican-controlled Congress, Biden has the ability to use the CFPB to push...
4 key partnerships to leverage for real estate success
In my experience within the real estate industry, a fundamental lesson stands out: the power of partnerships. These collaborations represent opportunities to combine...
Homebuyers faced high mortgage rates, worsening affordability in October: ICE
Stubbornly elevated mortgage rates created more affordability pressures for homebuyers in October, according to ICE Mortgage Technology’s November Mortgage Monitor report.In October, the...
‘Not HELOC. Not piggyback.’ Freddie Mac exec defends new product proposal amid resistance
“What we are bringing forward, called closed-end second lien, assuming a FHFA approval, will provide them an alternative to the cash-out refi,“ he...
6 strategies to get more from your MLS searches
Real estate agents and brokers, are you relying solely on that buyer drip you set up for your motivated and qualified clients? Has...
loanDepot reports a $26M loss in Q3, expects lower volumes ahead
loanDepot, the California-based lender targeting profitability next year, delivered its sixth consecutive quarterly loss in the third quarter of 2023, according to documents...
Higher rates are impacting future housing production
In the chart below, red shows single-family permits and blue shows five-unit permits. There is a big gap between single-family and five-unit permits,...
8 best places to buy real estate leads in 2023
Real estate agents are always looking for vetted, high-quality leads — and especially so during 2023 market conditions. One of the most efficient ways...
