Increased Home Equity Intensifies Competition for HELOC Services
Panelists emphasized the opportunity for loan officers to increase HELOC and second-lien mortgage originations amidst a slowing housing market.
Bill Pulte aims to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s operations.
Pulte highlights excessive bureaucracy and paperwork inflating housing costs, labeling Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as inefficient and overly complex entities.
Homebuilder Sales Incentives Experience Significant Growth This Spring
Builders are creatively navigating NAR settlement restrictions by boosting commissions and bonuses for buyers and their agents to enhance sales incentives.
Brokerages Overlook AI: A Guide to Engaging with Technology
Discover how private lenders can leverage emerging AI tools to enhance efficiency, streamline marketing, and keep pace with fast-moving agents in the industry.
The Impact of Servant Leadership on Rapidly Growing Real Estate Brokerages
Discover how Jen Cameron's approach to servant leadership has driven her brokerage's success and explore strategies for agents to thrive in their business.
MBA Reduces 2025 Originations Forecast Amid Ongoing Economic Concerns
The Mortgage Bankers Association has adjusted its forecasts for existing-home sales and mortgage origination volume, signaling shifts in market dynamics for private lenders.
Top 10 High-Value Home Sales in Florida, Beverly Hills, and NYC
Discover the record-breaking $133.2 million sale of 2200 Gordon Dr. in Naples, shedding light on high-end real estate trends that impact private lenders.
Williams Discusses Economic Outlook and MBS Portfolio Strategy
John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, anticipates a slowdown in the U.S. economy, impacting lending strategies and market conditions.
Trends in Agent Migration Indicate an Increasing Divide
Agent moves in the first quarter surged by nearly 70% year over year, primarily influenced by a select group of high-performing producers.
Is Lowering Mortgage Rates the Key to Increasing Home Construction?
Single-family home starts and permits show troubling declines, with lower rates identified as a potential solution for revitalizing the market.