Educate your clients on down payment assistance programs

A typical 20% down payment on a home in a U.S. metropolitan area costs $80,250, based on the median price of a single-family...

Get more real estate buyer leads in 2024

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MBA names Rachel Kelley legislative affairs VP

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has appointed Rachel Kelley as vice president of legislative affairs. In her new role, Kelley will be responsible for...

Ginnie Mae revises definition of high-balance loans in new guidance

Government-owned corporation Ginnie Mae announced on Wednesday that it has revised its definition for high-balance loans, conforming to new limits announced earlier this...

Tennessee’s Realty Executives gains top-producing family of agents

Knoxville, Tennessee-based Realty Executives have gained some top-producing agents. The founders of RE/MAX Preferred Properties, Ryan, Rich and Patti Levenson, are joining Realty...

Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology helps lenders maximize production volume

Assessing key performance indicators and operations during current industry headwinds is a great way for mortgage lenders to set themselves up for success...

How the title industry is addressing the negative effects of heirs’ property

Homeownership is the single greatest contributor to household wealth for American families.From 2010 to 2020, the value of owner-occupied housing in 917 metropolitan...

DataDigest: What the latest data says about home prices, construction and sales

Record high home prices continue to inch higher, even as homebuilders offer discounts and build a higher rate than pre-pandemic levels, according to...

Why regular check-ins are the unsung heroes of agent retention

A common thought among brokers revolves around the idea that if your gross commission income or office size is not increasing, you’re not...

Mortgage applications rise timidly during Thanksgiving week

Lower mortgage rates have brought increased mortgage demand. Total home loan applications increased 0.3% for the week ending Nov. 24 compared to the...