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.
Recent Data Shows Moderate Home Price Increases Amid Market Cooling
FHFA Director Bill Pulte refrains from commenting on price increases, as new data reveals cooling trends alongside persistent home price gains. Continue reading for insights.
Immigration Policy and Economic Uncertainty Influence Housing Market Dynamics
Builders are experiencing sales declines as consumers question traditional "dream home" marketing amidst recent policy changes impacting buyer sentiment.
Boomer Housing Dominance Requires Realtors to Adapt and Retool Strategies
Top-producing agents indicate a shift in the mortgage industry towards multi-generational advisory roles, supported by recent research on evolving client needs.
Argyle Partners with Vesta LOS to Enhance Mortgage Verification Processes
Argyle's integration of direct-source income, employment, and asset verification tools into Vesta's loan origination system enhances efficiency and accuracy for lenders.
Louisiana Court Dismisses Antitrust Case Regarding NAR Membership Policies
A Louisiana federal judge dismissed DeYoung's claims against NAR regarding three-way membership, eliminating federal antitrust charges against the organization.
BuildersUpdate’s Pay-at-Closing Model Addresses Marketing Risk for Builders
BuildersUpdate.com introduces a “pay upon performance” model, reducing upfront marketing costs for builders and focusing on sales-driven effectiveness in a fluctuating market.
7 Essential SOPs for Hard Money Lending Compliance and Operational Control Gallery7 Essential SOPs for Hard Money Lending Compliance and Operational Control
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7 Essential SOPs for Hard Money Lending Compliance and Operational Control
Hard money lenders operating without documented SOPs face compounding compliance and operational risk across every stage of the loan lifecycle. These seven essential procedures - covering origination, payment processing, escrow, delinquency, regulatory compliance, investor reporting, and borrower communication - eliminate the gaps that create legal exposure and administrative breakdown in private mortgage operations.
Florida Court Protects Unused Reverse Mortgage Credit from Garnishment
Appeals court decision protects undisbursed HECM line of credit funds from creditor garnishment under Florida's homestead exemption rules.
GSEs Enter MBS Market, Yet Macro Forces Continue to Influence Mortgage Rates
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are taking a measured approach in the mortgage-backed securities market, influenced by broader geopolitical events, including the U.S.-Iran conflict.