VRM Executive Cheryl Travis-Johnson Passes Away
Cheryl Travis-Johnson, COO of VRM Mortgage Services, champions innovation and advocates for underrepresented communities, leaving a lasting impact in the mortgage industry.
11 Key Metrics Note Buyers Use to Evaluate Seller-Financed Notes
Note buyers evaluate seller-financed paper on 11 quantifiable metrics - seasoning, LTV, documentation quality, and more. Know what drives the discount before you negotiate.
One in five Americans report having lived in a haunted house.
Explore the intriguing perspectives on haunted houses as a majority express unease, yet most wouldn't rush to leave if one is discovered.
Seller Carry 101: The Complete Guide to Structuring, Servicing, and Scaling Seller Carry Notes
The definitive guide to seller carry financing for private lenders, note investors, and real estate brokers. Covers structure, documentation, escrow, compliance, default resolution, and secondary market positioning for private mortgage notes.
Exploring First-Time Homebuyer Affordability Beyond Prices and Rates
Understanding homebuyer affordability requires a deeper look beyond just rates and prices. Key factors include borrower finances, cash flow, and debt-to-income ratios.
11 Capital Costs Every Private Money Borrower and Lender Must Know
Private money loans carry more cost than the interest rate. Learn all 11 capital cost layers -- origination points, servicing fees, escrow carries, default costs, and more -- so neither borrower nor lender is surprised at closing or payoff.
Real estate leaders commend federal housing efforts and highlight support for first-time buyers.
NextHome's co-CEO Keith Robinson welcomes Washington's focus on housing but emphasizes the urgent need for additional support for first-time homebuyers.
Industry Leaders Call for Reforms from NAR
Large brokerage leaders express concerns that NAR’s leadership structure lacks external insights, potentially heightening legal risks for the industry.
Rocket’s Redfin and Mr. Cooper Integrations Boost Q3 Performance Expectations
Rocket CEO Varun Krishna highlighted that Q3 2025 represented the company’s most robust quarter for purchases and refinances in the last three years, signaling strong market performance.
Discussion intensifies on GSEs’ potential expanded role as MBS buyers.
New buyers of MBS could positively impact the industry, though concerns arise about the GSEs' suitability for this pivotal role in the market.