Ontario Households Allocate Over 50% of After-Tax Income to Mortgages
Housing affordability perceptions outside the GTA are misleading, with many Ontario households allocating over 50% of income to mortgage payments.
Tidalwave secures $22 million in Series A funding from Permanent Capital and D.R. Horton.
Tidalwave secures $22 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven point-of-sale platform, targeting growth in the mortgage technology sector.
Mortgage Origination Activity Continues to Show Stagnation
Mortgage originations fell 1.6% in Q3 2025, yet saw a yearly rise of 1.9%, driven by increased refinancing and HELOC transactions. Explore the trends.
NAR’s MLS Rule Revision Raises Antitrust Law Violation Allegations
NAR's updated MLS policy grants local membership discretion, raising antitrust concerns as noted by Hardy plaintiffs, signaling shifts in industry practices.
9 Factors That Determine What a Buyer Will Pay for Your Seller-Financed Note Gallery9 Factors That Determine What a Buyer Will Pay for Your Seller-Financed Note
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9 Factors That Determine What a Buyer Will Pay for Your Seller-Financed Note
Note buyers discount for risk they can see and risk they can't verify. These 9 factors determine the discount—or premium—on your seller-financed note at sale.
Real estate agents: prioritize authentic conversations over scripted replies.
Real estate agents who embrace metaphors over scripts foster deeper connections with clients, enhancing trust and motivating action, according to Darryl Davis.
7 Factors That Determine Your Seller-Financed Note’s Sale Price
Seven concrete factors drive the price a note buyer pays for a seller-financed note. Here's what moves the needle and how professional servicing changes the math.
DOJ and FBI Investigate Pulte for Alleged Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
DOJ and FBI are investigating Pulte for potential misconduct linked to mortgage fraud referrals, raising concerns for private lenders about due diligence practices.
7 Factors That Determine Your Seller-Financed Note’s Sale Price
Seven factors determine what a note buyer will pay for your seller-financed mortgage: payment history, borrower profile, LTV, note terms, lien position, documentation quality, and servicing records. Learn how each factor is evaluated—and how professional servicing positions every one of them for the tightest possible discount.
Current Housing Market Sees 37% More Sellers Than Buyers
Discover the current housing market trends revealing over 30% more sellers than buyers, providing insights for private lenders navigating opportunities.