MeridianLink integrates with Polly to bolster lenders’ profitability
Polly, a software-as-service mortgage tech firm, announced a bi-directional integration with MeridianLink, a loan origination software system provider, on Tuesday.
The partnership enables lenders...
The homebuilders’ war for market share fueling the economy
When market players say housing leads us into a recession, it traditionally means theFederal Reserve raised rates too much, housing slowed down as...
FHA removes mandatory mortgage branch registration requirement
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Friday announced that it has published a new final rule that eliminates a current requirement for lenders...
Sun Belt cities lead the way for new home sales
As homebuyers continue to grapple with a lack of existing homes for sale, the market for new homes continues to see strong demand,...
NAR runs out of liability insurance coverage: Sources
Three sources, who have asked to remain anonymous, have confirmed to HousingWire that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has run out of...
As rates climb, how are non-QM lenders faring?
As mortgage rates hover around 8% for agency mortgages, lenders handling conventional mortgages are struggling to find business.
But how are the non-QM lenders...
Opinion: New commission standards from NAR don’t address the real issues
In mid-October amidst ongoing controversy, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced it has changed its commission rule, also known as its Participation...
Class Valuation acquires AMC Valuation Connect
Troy, Michigan-based appraisal management company (AMC) Class Valuation announced on Wednesday that it has acquired fellow AMC Valuation Connect, formerly a subsidiary of...
Five ways to win more borrowers
The mortgage industry continues to evolve, especially as the market shifts. In addition to limited inventory, rising rates and affordability constraints, mortgage companies...
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...
