Raphael Bostic to step down as president of the Atlanta Federal Reserve.
Raphael Bostic, the pioneering first Black and openly gay regional Fed president, has announced his retirement from the Atlanta Fed set for February 2026.
Data-Driven Leadership Will Shape the Future of the Housing Market
Explore insights from The Housing Economic Summit, focusing on real-time data and consumer connectivity that are set to influence growth in the housing market.
Key Insights for Real Estate Agents on the 50-Year Mortgage Option
Extending mortgage terms to 50 years can reduce monthly payments, yet leads to higher total interest costs and slower equity accumulation for borrowers.
7 Hidden Costs in Private Mortgage Markets Every Lender Must Price In
Private mortgage lenders routinely underprice their true cost of capital. Here are 7 hidden costs eating into returns—and what to do about each one.
Affordable Housing Preservation to Launch Initial Development in Maine
Maine State Housing Authority offers 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits and affordable loans, fostering new development in affordable housing. Learn more.
Proposed Legislation Aims to Reinstate Flood Insurance After Government Shutdown
Legislation aims to support private lenders by backdating flood insurance program reauthorization, ensuring coverage continuity for property owners.
Realtor.com Introduces Spotlight Listings to Enhance Agent Visibility
Discover how Realtor.com’s enhanced Local Expert product and new Spotlight Listings feature enable agents to boost property visibility and client engagement.
10 Automated Investor Reporting Practices for Private Mortgage Lenders
Ten production-grade automation practices that eliminate manual spreadsheet assembly and turn investor reporting into a growth engine for private mortgage lenders.
9 Factors That Maximize Private Note Value for Seller-Finance Exits
Nine factors determine what secondary-market buyers pay for a seller-financed note. Clean payment history, professional servicing documentation, first-lien position, and six more variables all affect the discount rate a buyer applies — and therefore the price a seller receives.
9 Advanced Negotiation Strategies for Distressed Private Mortgage Lenders
Nine structured negotiation strategies for private mortgage lenders resolving distressed notes — from early diagnosis and workout conversations to deed-in-lieu, loan modifications, and shared appreciation modifications — before foreclosure becomes the only path.