DC Agent Introduces Local Platform to Clarify Post-NAR Commission Changes
A real estate agent introduces an AI-driven platform offering insights on post-NAR commission rules, empowering buyers and sellers with local strategies.
Supporting Intelligent and Compliant Adoption of AI in Mortgages
Discover how ICE integrates agentic AI into Encompass and MSP to enhance workflow automation, featuring governance, audit logs, and human approval processes.
The Public Records Advantage in Private Mortgage Underwriting
Public records give private mortgage lenders a direct line to ownership history, recorded liens, civil judgments, and tax payment records that no credit bureau report captures. Learn the five-source search sequence that surfaces undisclosed liabilities and identifies borrower risk before a loan closes.
Study Finds Multiple Curative Steps Needed for Title Insurance in Real Estate
ALTA's latest study reveals that extensive title research, curative measures, and fraud prevention are critical for successful real estate transactions.
HousingWire Mortgage Rankings Introduce Benchmark for Originator Performance
HousingWire introduces the Mortgage Rankings, a data-driven tool offering insights into mortgage origination trends, benefiting private lenders in strategic decision-making.
Lien Review at Default: How to Compare a Current O&E Report Against the Original Title Policy
At default, order a current title report and compare it line by line against the original lender's title policy. Log every item recorded after funding and send questions about each one to qualified legal counsel. Finish this review before you choose a workout or enforcement. What each finding means depends on loan type, state, and loan purpose.
Over 50% of Homes Listed Have Remained on the Market for 60 Days or Longer
In Miami, 62.6% of home listings are considered stale, indicating potential opportunities for private lenders in a sluggish market. Explore the implications.
Boomer Housing Dominance Requires Realtors to Adapt and Retool Strategies
Top-producing agents indicate a shift in the mortgage industry towards multi-generational advisory roles, supported by recent research on evolving client needs.
Homeownership Affordability Reaches Four-Year Peak, But Will It Persist?
Homeownership affordability is at a near four-year peak, presenting opportunities and challenges for private lenders. Explore the sustainability of this trend and its implications.
Governor Newsom Warns 15 Areas Over Affordable Housing Compliance Issues
California's Governor has issued final warnings to 15 cities lagging in affordable housing compliance, emphasizing the urgency for action in addressing housing access.