What is the potential increase for mortgage rates?
Mortgage rates hit 6.75% as the 10-year yield reached 4.68%, influenced by geopolitical factors and Federal Reserve signals impacting the market.
10 Things Every Private Lender Should Know Before Hiring a Mortgage Note Servicer
10 Things Every Private Lender Should Know Before Hiring a Mortgage Note Servicer — How Do You Choose the Right Note Servicer? guide for private lenders.
Private Mortgage Note Servicing: Complete 2026 Guide
Private mortgage note servicing covers every back-office function a private lender needs after a loan closes — payment collection, compliance, borrower communication, default management, and tax reporting. This guide explains how it works, who needs it, and how to choose the right servicer.
Equity Union’s Agent-First Model Aims to Boost Production by 2025
Equity Union achieved 5,670 closed sides in a competitive market, leading RealTrends GameChanger rankings through strong agent support and proactive legal preparation.
Practical Strategies for Enhancing Housing Affordability
Elected leaders can enhance small businesses and homeownership access, addressing inflation and housing supply challenges caused by high mortgage rates.
Brokerages Reclaiming Data in the Competition for Listings
MLS leaders and brokers assess syndication, listing control, governance, and AI usage rights as listing data evolves into a key revenue source for platforms.
Brody Gapp Initiates Audit for Mortgage AI Governance
Brody Gapp has introduced a mortgage AI governance audit practice and is set to release a comprehensive Mortgage Bankers AI Governance Guide soon.
Listing Agent’s Demands Present Antitrust and Ethical Concerns
A buyer's agent highlights potential antitrust and ethics concerns after a listing agent mandates specific compensation forms and demands buyer agreements.
Challenges Facing Reverse Mortgage Lenders, According to NRMLA’s Steve Irwin
High rates and rising costs are challenging the reverse mortgage sector, according to NRMLA's Steve Irwin, despite technological advancements in the industry.
Historic Dallas Hotel Transformed into Mixed-Income Multifamily Housing.
Explore the transformation of the historic Cabana Hotel into mixed-income multifamily housing, a project offering insights for private lenders.