Century 21 Enhances Its Footprint in Idaho Market
Company aims to leverage affiliation for enhanced recruitment strategies and to investigate potential acquisition opportunities in neighboring markets.
Mortgage Appraisal Threshold Established at $34,200
The 2026 threshold for higher-priced mortgage loans rises to $34,200, driven by a 2.1% increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners.
Beyond Acquisition: Maximize Private Mortgage Note Value with Professional Servicing
Professional servicing is the difference between a note that performs and one that erodes. Note Servicing Center handles interest calculations, compliance, escrow, and borrower communication — protecting yield and increasing note value at every stage of the investment lifecycle.
Beyond Zillow: Advanced Comping Strategies for Hard Money Lenders
Advanced comping strategies for hard money lenders go beyond Zillow by combining local broker intelligence, cost-to-cure analysis, ARV projections, and granular condition adjustments. Learn the five techniques that protect principal and build stronger private mortgage portfolios.
LenderLogix Introduces LiteSpeed eSign for Electronic Signatures
Discover how LenderLogix's LiteSpeed eSign streamlines the mortgage process by integrating secure eSignatures, boosting efficiency for private lenders.
Jobs Data Reflects Signs of Economic Softening
Job market fluctuations saw negative revisions for August and September, with a 100,000+ job loss in October offset by a +64,000 gain in November.
Informed.IQ Secures $63M Investment from Invictus for AI Loan Verification Expansion
Informed.IQ secures $63M from Invictus to enhance its AI-driven loan verification platform, targeting fraud reduction and improved operational efficiency.
Compass projects stabilization in the housing market by 2026.
The U.S. housing market is projected to stabilize following years of slow sales and high prices, offering insights for private lenders and investment strategies.
Mortgage Groups Support CFPB’s ECOA Revisions Amid Consumer Group Opposition
The CFPB's recent proposal addresses changes to disparate impact regulations and Special Purpose Credit Programs under Regulation B, impacting lender practices.
Home mortgage applications decline by 7% compared to prior month.
New home mortgage applications rose 3.1% year-over-year but saw a 7% decline month-over-month, indicating evolving buyer behaviors in the market.