Fairway makes new reverse mortgage investments, rejoins NRMLA
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation announced on Tuesday a series of reverse mortgage maneuvers designed to increase the company’s investment in the space.
The first...
Long-time NAR staffer Donna Gland to retire
Longtime National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) staff member Donna Gland has announced her retirement, according to an email sent by CEO Bob Goldberg...
Baby boomers lag other generations in savings levels
On average, members of the baby boomer generation saved approximately $4,060 over the course of 2023, lagging behind the average savings levels of...
5 strategies for smarter outreach, networking
Between rising mortgage rates and soaring loan production costs this year, many lenders and brokerage leaders are reducing headcount to preserve their bottom...
Record number of 65-year-olds will reshape the age milestone: WSJ
More Americans are reaching the milestone age of 65, and these people are redefining what 65 looks like in comparison to prior generations...
Point, Redwood Trust issue $139M home equity investment securitization
Redwood Trust and home equity fintech lender Point have closed on a $139 million bond secured by 1,577 home equity investment (HEI) contracts....
Are mortgage rates about to break out higher again?
Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield
The 10-year yield is the key for housing in 2024. In my 2024 forecast, I put the 10-year...
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...
Reduce title, real estate and mortgage risk with a cyber response plan
In today’s rapidly changing technology landscape, businesses in the title insurance, mortgage and real estate industries must prioritize cybersecurity response planning and business...
