Webinar to Address Reverse Servicing and Maturity Events in the Industry
Join an informative NRMLA webinar focusing on reverse mortgage servicing, set-asides, due-and-payable options, and insights on nonrecourse rules for private lenders.
HECM Activity Increases, Yet Proprietary Loans Impact Business Performance
HECM endorsements increased by 16.3% to 2,117, with HMBS issuance rising by $10 million to reach $441 million, highlighting market growth dynamics.
Florida CFO States Elimination of Property Taxes is Improbable.
Blaise Ingoglia expresses skepticism about the likelihood of abolishing property taxes on homestead properties, indicating a continuation of the current system.
Study Reveals Clear Cooperation’s Impact on Pocket Listings and Sale Prices
A recent study of over 700,000 sales in Dallas Fort Worth reveals off-market homes sold for 1.7% more, though this advantage diminished post-2020.
Opendoor Enters Closing and Escrow through Doma Partnership and Fannie Mae
Opendoor's acquisition of Doma Holdings' closing and escrow operations enhances its capabilities in refinance closings and title automation, benefiting private lenders.
REVERSE Plus Integrates Smartfi Proprietary Products into Loan Analysis Tool
REVERSE enhances ANALYZER Pro by integrating Smartfi's proprietary reverse mortgages, enabling originators to compare multiple options effortlessly.
FICO Tri-Merge Pricing Increased by 1,500% Over Four Years, Reports CHLA
Credit report costs for loans are projected to increase significantly, rising from approximately $50 to around $540 as FICO pricing escalates, impacting private lenders.
Labor Department rule simplifies access to higher-risk 401(k) investments.
The Trump administration's 2020 guidance allows private equity investment in retirement accounts, opening new opportunities for private lenders in the market.
ERA President Alex Vidal reaffirms M&A as a key growth strategy.
ERA is pursuing aggressive M&A strategies for growth, focusing on opportunities from emerging brands, as highlighted by President Alex Vidal.
Mortgage Rates Rise Amid Increasing Inflation Concerns
Mortgage rates are increasing, posing challenges for the 2026 spring housing market, which must navigate a slowing economy and shifting buyer dynamics.