America’s Housing Shortage: A Large and Uncertain Risk Factor
Explore the profound implications of the U.S. housing shortage on affordability and economic growth, highlighting the uncertainties that private lenders should consider.
Streamlining Strategies: Century’s Guide to an Efficient Next Drive
Explore how optimizing cycle time, implementing incentives, leveraging land optionality, and utilizing advanced mortgage tools can enhance competitiveness in lending.
Mortgage Applications Decrease 8.9% Amid Snowstorm Impact on Demand
Mortgage applications decreased by 8.9%, driven by a 14% drop in purchase activity, while refinance activity rose to 57.1% of all applications.
Experian to acquire the mortgage comparison platform Own Up.
Experian to acquire mortgage shopping platform Own Up, aiming to enhance homebuying guidance and loan options within its consumer credit ecosystem.
44.6% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich in Fourth Quarter Report
A notable decline in equity-rich mortgaged homes to 44.6% raises implications for investment strategies among private lenders. Explore key insights and trends.
Purlin and Final Offer Combine to Create a Unified AI Real Estate Platform
Purlin and Final Offer have merged to create an AI platform that integrates real estate, mortgage, and title services, benefiting 35,000 agents and 15 million consumers.
Newrez Drives Profit and Servicing Expansion for Rithm Capital
Rithm Capital reported earnings of $567.2M, driven by strong performance from Newrez in originations, servicing, and non-QM production.
Keller Williams resolves Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit for $20 million
Keller Williams resolves the Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit for $20 million, alleviating antitrust concerns for agents and franchisees across the network.
State Regulators and Consumer Groups Oppose OCC’s Escrow Account Proposals
Proposals aim to expand banks' control over escrow accounts, asserting federal law supersedes state regulations governing these financial tools.
Paul Fiore discusses expanding HighTechLending’s market presence.
Paul Fiore has joined HighTechLending to enhance branch growth and introduce innovative reverse mortgage products like EquitySelect. Explore the opportunities.