According to the most recent Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) survey for June 17, mortgage applications jumped 4.2% from the previous week despite mortgage rates reaching their highest level in 14 years. Joel Kan, associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting for the trade [...]

When blockchain technology emerged in 2008 and became popularized by Bitcoin, thoughts about completely decentralized commerce and futures without banks erupted in rapturous public discourse. However, this future is still being formed. Today, networks of blockchains are being approached in a more regulated and [...]

On June 17, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it would re-examine a rule determining which mortgages are exempt from some litigation during foreclosures. In a blog post, the government agency said it would review its Qualified Mortgage (QM) rule. The [...]

Here are three pointers to consider as you expand your mortgage broker firm. Make Realistic Goals You can set ambitious goals, but remember that they must be attainable. For example, what is the maximum size of your mortgage broker business? How much money do [...]

According to lenders and homeowners, the traditional in-person signing system has long been riddled with inefficiencies. Moreover, traditional techniques for completing in-person signings are not without their challenges; they have only become more apparent in recent years as digitization has increased in an increasingly [...]

Companies continually deal with high volume and tight regulatory supervision while managing a huge cohort of vendor partners, from mortgage origination to servicing. To be competitive when the pressure is on, lenders must provide higher levels of customer satisfaction, lower costs, or both. Increased [...]

It's more crucial than ever to nurture existing borrower connections in the face of a competitive buying market. In light of this, HW Media CEO Clayton Collins spoke with Steve Reich, COO of Finance of America Mortgage, to learn more about the strategies used [...]

Until the end of May, the mortgage industry has to comment on the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) proposed 40-year loan modification regulation. While four major trade associations expressed approval, they also suggested some changes. The Mortgage Bankers Association, Housing Policy Council, National Association of [...]

With production volumes leveling off and non-QM originations on the rise, lenders' desire to concentrate resources and costs on the front end of the business may lead to additional subservicing opportunities. Midsize lenders are ideal candidates for subservicing while offering servicing control to a [...]

According to a Fannie Mae study released in mid-May, mortgage lenders find benefits in appraisal modernization, particularly in introducing non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal exemptions. However, when it comes to what they are investing in, they have a few more important considerations. 94% of [...]