Due Diligence Checklist: Protecting Your Investment in Seller-Financed Deals In the dynamic world of real estate investment, seller-financed deals offer an enticing alternative to traditional bank mortgages. For investors, brokers, and even sellers themselves who hold the note, these arrangements can unlock opportunities, provide [...]
Rising Interest Rates Force Private Lenders to Re-evaluate Standard Interest Reserve Requirements The landscape of private mortgage lending is undergoing a significant transformation, driven primarily by the rapid succession of interest rate hikes by central banks globally. This shift is not merely impacting monthly [...]
Michael Saunders & Company has strengthened its partnership with MoxiWorks, enhancing AI-driven marketing and productivity tools for over 650 real estate agents.
ICE has introduced AI voice and chat agents to handle routine servicing inquiries, enhancing efficiency by lowering call center volume and shifting complex cases to staff.
Mortgage applications fell 10.9% as the 30-year fixed rate reached 6.3%. However, the purchase index saw a week-over-week increase of 1%.
Recent HousingWire data indicates that 3% price reductions are effectively boosting absorption rates in the mid-market housing sector, particularly for homes priced between $350K and $650K.
MBA data reveals IMB profits decreased to $674 per loan in Q4 2025, a significant drop from $1,201 in Q3, alongside revenue slipping to 340 bps.
Why Ignoring SOPs in a Competitive Market is a Recipe for Disaster In the dynamic world of private mortgage servicing, where every detail matters and the stakes are consistently high, the pressure to perform is immense. The market is not just competitive; it's relentlessly [...]
eXp Realty will enhance visibility for upcoming listings through Zenlist, syndicating them to popular platforms like Realtor.com, Homes.com, and ComeHome.com.
Christie’s International Real Estate launched its Prime Sentiment Index, showing a decrease to 14.4 in 2026 as luxury markets experience normalization.
