NAR’s 3-Year Plan: Key Changes Coming in 2026 Explained.
NAR's executive committee has unanimously approved the strategic plan for 2026-2028, focusing on key industry priorities and objectives for future growth.
The Silent Killer: A Comprehensive Guide to De-Stacking Risk in Private Mortgage Servicing
Risk stacking is the silent killer of private mortgage portfolio returns. This guide dissects where compounding vulnerabilities originate across underwriting, compliance, and operations — and delivers actionable strategies for de-stacking threats before they become catastrophic.
NAR Enters a New Era with Women Leading and Redefining Leadership Strategies
Discover how CEO Nykia Wright and president-elect Christine Hansen leveraged authenticity and meticulous preparation to ascend in the mortgage industry.
7 Hidden Costs of Hard Money Loan Servicing Every Investor Must Know
Hard money loan servicing carries costs that don't appear on the term sheet. Payment processing overhead, regulatory exposure, escrow mismanagement, default timeline drag, and exit illiquidity each erode effective yield in ways the interest rate never captures. This guide breaks down all seven.
Figure’s Marketplace Sees $2.5 Billion Volume Surge in Third Quarter
Figure Technology Solutions reported a significant milestone, achieving $2.5 billion in consumer loan marketplace volume, indicating robust growth in the private lending sector.
Younger Buyers Show Interest in 50-Year Mortgages Despite Limitations
Millennials lead the way in considering half-century loans, with 54% open to the option, while interest diminishes with increasing age demographics.
AnnieMac CEO Joseph Panebianco Discusses Data-Driven Success Strategies
Gain insights on managing growth, risk, and data-driven decisions in the housing market from expert Joseph Panebianco, tailored for private lenders.
7 Hidden Costs of Hard Money Loans Every Private Lender Must Know
Hard money loans carry costs well beyond the stated interest rate. Origination points, prepayment penalties, default step-ups, compliance obligations, escrow shortfalls, foreclosure exposure, and servicing friction each extract margin that never appears in the initial rate quote — and compound when unmanaged.
NAR President Kevin Sears Discusses Building Trust Among Members
Sears expressed gratitude to NAR members for their trust and emphasized the association’s significant turnaround in his farewell address at the NAR NXT conference.
AI’s Entry Marks a Turning Point, but Adoption Will Determine Its Impact
Explore the mortgage industry's technological challenges and the potential impact of AI advancements, highlighting key reasons why current changes may stand out.