Bess Freedman: Addressing the Realities of Private Listing Networks
A real estate CEO asserts that private listing networks restrict market exposure, hinder price discovery, and obscure critical data like days on market and price reductions.
The Impact of Lower Score Fees on Overall Mortgage Costs
Explore the FICO vs. VantageScore debate, focusing on lender choice and its implications for adverse selection and secondary-market pricing in mortgage costs.
Approaching the Bottom of the Mortgage Market Cycle
Explore the challenges faced by mortgage professionals during the industry's downturn and the resilience required to navigate a rapidly changing landscape.
Report Reveals 65% of Homebuyers Consider First Purchase as Permanent Residence
Discover insights on how many first-time buyers perceive their homes as long-term investments, reflecting shifting trends in the housing market.
New York State Experiences Decline in Home Sales Amid Rising Prices
Housing inventory in New York has decreased, impacting market dynamics as home sales slow and prices rise. Discover insights for private lenders.
HomeServices Enters Tuccori Settlement While Batton Discovery Is Stayed
Federal judge halts discovery in Batton case while denying interim lead counsel as NAR's Tuccori settlement approaches review, impacting lender strategies.
NAMB and Chenoa Fund Collaborate to Enhance Down Payment Assistance Accessibility
NAMB partners with Chenoa Fund to enhance mortgage brokers' access to down payment assistance tools and training, fostering improved lending opportunities.
Mortgage Rankings Highlight Three Influential Loan Officers in the Broker Channel
Discover insights from brokers Brian Cooke, Vipul Hapani, and Thuan Nguyen on their success strategies that led them to the top of HousingWire’s rankings.
Understanding the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Analysis of a Bipartisan Policy Center explainer on potential housing legislation, outlining key implications for private lenders and industry stakeholders.
NHC Calls on HUD to Reconsider Proposed Rule on Mixed-Status Eligibility
Housing advocates express concerns that proposed changes may negatively impact mixed-status families, risking separation or loss of vital housing assistance.