Twelve templates for crafting impactful thank you notes for clients
Real estate thank you notes offer private lenders a personal touch in an increasingly digital world, enhancing client relationships and brand differentiation.
Guidance for a New Loan Officer: Advice for My Son Before His First Year
Explore the journey of becoming a loan officer in the mortgage industry, highlighting essential skills, relationship-building, and the challenges of a commission-only career.
Mortgage Rates Decline, Yet Homebuyers Encounter Additional Challenges
Prospective homebuyers, from Gen Z to investors, face similar challenges in today’s market as they navigate their purchasing decisions amidst changing conditions.
CFPB May Be Stalled, But RESPA Remains Relevant in the Industry
Regulatory experts analyze Russell Vought's move to cut CFPB funding, exploring its implications for RESPA enforcement and UDAAP compliance among private lenders.
Investigation Launched into Appraisal Fees and Appraisal Management Companies
Morgan & Morgan explores how appraisal management companies (AMCs) may impact appraisal costs, raising concerns for private lenders in the mortgage industry.
Russell Vought Appointed as New Director of the CFPB
Russell Vought, architect of Project 2025 and head of OMB, is now the acting head of the CFPB, impacting regulatory frameworks for private lenders.
Sherry Chris advises brokers to remain with NAR in 2025.
Explore the dynamic between brokers and associations in the mortgage industry, and consider the benefits of collaboration over separation for mutual growth.
Real Estate Week Overview: Notable Successes and Failures
Explore the implications of new federal leadership, environmental factors affecting real estate, and the latest trends in home design.
Rithm Capital reports 57% profit growth for Newrez’s parent company.
Rithm Capital, parent of Newrez, reports impressive growth, achieving $835 million net income in 2024—up 57% from the previous year’s $533 million profit.
Longbridge and Mutual of Omaha Obtain Delay in Reverse Mortgage Lawsuit
A lawsuit and countersuit over alleged deceptive marketing practices in reverse mortgages have extended crucial deadlines, impacting industry stakeholders' strategies.