SERHANT. expands into Massachusetts with launch in Boston.
SERHANT. expands its East Coast presence with a new office in Boston, attracting over 15 agents and marking a significant milestone for the firm.
Declining mortgage rates contribute to stable new home sales
New home sales surge to 737,000, reflecting an 18.7% annual increase. Declining mortgage rates near 6% contribute to improved market conditions for private lenders.
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Experience Marginal Increase of 0.1%
"Explore the latest insights on buyer demand and market choices as home sales in the Mid-Atlantic show minimal growth, highlighting evolving trends."
Wisconsin legislation may enhance transparency in the real estate sector.
Wisconsin's new law requires written seller consent for limited listings and reforms compensation, enhancing transparency in the real estate market.
Trump Halts 50-Year Mortgage Initiative, Considers 401(k) Utilization for Down Payments
The Trump administration hesitates on 50-year mortgages, while considering measures for tapping retirement funds for down payments, impacting private lenders.
CFPB and DOJ Revoke 2023 Advisory on Immigration Status in Credit Decisions
New guidance from the CFPB and DOJ clarifies ECOA application and immigration status in credit policies, reducing compliance concerns for mortgage lenders.
The effect of declining mortgage rates on housing inventory levels.
U.S. housing inventory growth slows to 9.99% year-over-year amidst rising mortgage rates near 6%, with significant price reductions of 34.7%.
Protect Your Portfolio: 7 Comping Red Flags Private Lenders Must Know
Seven comping red flags expose private mortgage portfolios to collateral loss: AVM reliance without human review, stale sales data, unaccounted condition gaps, ignored micro-market distinctions, forced comparables from thin markets, unexamined encumbrances, and unsupported adjustments. Catch them before you fund.
Real estate experts discuss the implications of a potential investor ban.
Debate arises on Wall Street-backed landlords' impact on housing prices, questioning if restricting their influence can effectively reduce costs for renters.
7 Critical Comping Red Flags Private Mortgage Lenders Cannot Ignore
Seven property valuation mistakes consistently destroy loan-to-value ratios and expose private mortgage lenders to capital loss. Learn which comping red flags to identify before approving a note — from AVM over-reliance to economic trend blind spots.