Factors Contributing to Consistent Growth in Mortgage Purchase Applications
MBA purchase application data reveals encouraging year-to-date and year-over-year growth, showcasing resilience in the mortgage market amid economic challenges.
Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Congress Approve Trump’s Proposed 44% HUD Budget Cut?
Explore the implications of potential budget cuts to HUD and how they may impact private lending and housing markets in this insightful op-ed.
Does Home Staging Accelerate Sales and Increase Transaction Prices?
Home staging significantly enhances a buyer's ability to envision living in a property, with 83% of agents confirming it accelerates sales and increases prices.
American Pride Bank Introduces Third-Party Mortgage Origination Program
Discover how American Pride Bank, through partnerships with brokers, is expanding access to homeownership for Americans and enhancing mortgage options.
Unison announces reduction in rates for alternative home equity loan product.
Unison reduces interest rates on its Equity Sharing Home Loan, enabling U.S. homeowners to leverage increased home equity for financial flexibility.
Rate’s Strategy to Address the Significant Gap in Non-QM Lending
Company aims to double production in the segment, introducing a new product suite, competitive pricing strategies, and enhanced training for loan officers.
The labor market continues to sustain elevated mortgage rates.
To achieve mortgage rates below 6%, a shift in the labor market is required, which remains unchanged. Counsel private lenders to monitor these trends closely.
Howard Hanna Settles Lawsuit Over Gibson Commission Dispute
Court filing seeks to pause all proceedings against Howard Hanna while settlement approval process unfolds, potentially impacting private lenders involved.
Realtors at Odds Over National Association of Realtors Speech Code
Debate surrounds the code's impact on free speech rights versus the necessity for ethical standards in lending practices, raising important industry concerns.
Century Communities Launches New Community in the Atlanta Area
Explore a new Atlanta-area community featuring nearly 100 single-family homes with prices starting in the low $300,000s, ideal for private lending opportunities.