Is Homeownership Now Considered a Luxury Good?
First-time buyers constitute 21% of home purchases, with the median age increasing to 40. Explore trends in homeownership among younger demographics.
UWM’s New Technology Enhances Brokers’ Growth, Speed, and Control
UWM enhances Brand 360 with Canva, introduces Loan Lab and a new Income Calculator, streamlining workflows and offering brokers a competitive advantage.
Atlas VMS to Integrate AI Review Tool with AIM-Port Platform
New initiative streamlines manual reviews for lenders and appraisal management firms, enhancing consistency and quality in the appraisal process.
Private Mortgage Loan Servicing Glossary: Key Terms Every Lender Must Know
A plain-language reference defining 15 essential private mortgage loan servicing terms—promissory notes, escrow management, delinquency tracking, IRS tax reporting, and more—for private lenders who want to protect their investments and stay compliant.
Redfin advocates for climate risk transparency following Zillow’s data removal.
Redfin enhances transparency by integrating First Street climate risk data into listings, addressing buyer concerns and highlighting the importance of informed decision-making.
Louisiana leads in outbound migration trends once more.
Explore Atlas Van Lines' findings on U.S. mobility, highlighting how high housing costs impact relocation trends, with Arkansas and Idaho attracting new residents.
Senate Democrats caution that CFPB closure may impact prime interest rates.
Senate Democrats express concerns to the CFPB about potential disruptions in average prime offer rates (APOR) if efforts to close the agency proceed.
Boston Mayor Announces 13% Increase in Residential Property Taxes
In Boston, over 70% of the $4.6 billion budget relies on property taxes, predominantly from commercial real estate, highlighting shifts in tax dynamics.
Your Essential Glossary for Private Mortgage Note Investing
Master the 15 core terms private mortgage note investors and lenders use daily — from the promissory note that creates the debt, to yield calculations that determine whether an investment performs.
MBA Proposes Revisions to Federal Reverse Mortgage Programs
MBA proposes seven reforms for the HECM and HMBS programs, focusing on new securitization options and adjustments to mortgage insurance premiums.