The mortgage industry is addressing only a portion of the market.
Explore the evolving landscape of homeownership beyond buying and refinancing, as homeowners transition through different phases, impacting lending opportunities.
Proprietary Loans Propel Growth in the Reverse Mortgage Market
Proprietary reverse mortgages led to a significant industry volume of $9.65B, while HECM's stagnation and rising rates altered product dynamics.
Do private exclusives benefit sellers or solely shield agent leads?
Alex Vidal of ERA supports private premarketing through Compass, while critics highlight potential drawbacks including limited early exposure and uncertain seller benefits.
Morgan Stanley mortgage team allegedly urged to expedite loans for affluent clients
Morgan Stanley mortgage employees report facing pressure from wealth advisers to approve loans for wealthy clients, raising concerns about underwriting practices.
Rising mortgage rates hinder early housing market recovery, say brokers.
Mortgage rates increased from 6.23% to 6.94% amid rising geopolitical tensions, impacting forecasts with brokers estimating 4 million home sales by 2026.
loanDepot selects Miami for its new technology and fulfillment hub
loanDepot is set to establish a new corporate center in Miami, enhancing its East Coast presence and streamlining essential corporate operations.
Florida Fraternal Order of Police Criticizes Property Tax Amendment
Florida's Fraternal Order of Police raises concerns over a proposed property tax amendment, emphasizing the potential risks to public safety funding.
Miami Realtors and RWorld’s Dionna Hall Discuss a Unified South Florida MLS
Dionna Hall, co-CEO of Miami Realtors, explores the future of BeachesMLS and MIAMI MLS, highlighting ways agents can enhance their professional skills.
Lone Wolf Envisions Embedded AI as the Future of Real Estate Technology
Lone Wolf introduces Talent, a new module for BrokerMetrics, enhancing analytics and integration within its ecosystem, streamlining private lending operations.
Fed hawks gain influence despite no increase in interest rates.
Yields increased ahead of the Fed meeting, with the 10-year at 4.60% and oil prices dropping below $79, creating uncertainty in hike projections.