Housing Act Discussion: Investor Limits and Housing Supply Concerns
New rules for investors are advocated to curb the rise of rental homes, ensuring balanced community dynamics and protecting neighborhoods from over-concentration.
Understanding Private Listings: Uncovering Overlooked Facts for Buyers and Sellers
Explore the benefits of private listings, the risks to MLS access, and a proposed solution involving enhanced disclosure and mandatory sharing laws.
Identifying and Mitigating Carry Costs Through Professional Private Mortgage Servicing
Professional private mortgage servicing reduces carry costs by eliminating payment ledger errors, managing escrow administration, maintaining compliance, and providing portfolio-level reporting that self-servicing lenders cannot efficiently produce on their own.
Former Ontario Mortgage Broker Penalized $600,000 for Misconduct.
"Regulatory compliance is essential for licensed mortgage brokers, as illustrated by a recent case involving a significant penalty for misconduct."
Senate Housing Bill Viewed as a ‘Pork-Filled’ Victory for Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Senate housing bill criticized as benefiting special interests, with implications for market dynamics that private lenders should consider in their lending strategies.
REMAX expands with acquisition of 300-agent brokerage in Rhode Island.
The firm achieved over $710 million in annual volume, highlighting its strong performance in the mortgage industry, as noted in the latest RealTrends Verified rankings.
Radian concludes mortgage conduit operations following sale discussions.
Radian is discontinuing its mortgage conduit operations after an unsuccessful divestiture process, while seeking strategic options for its title and real estate services.
Toll Brothers Launches New Luxury Community in Pennsylvania
Discover a new luxury community in Pennsylvania featuring homes starting in the mid-$900,000s, creating significant opportunities for private lenders.
New Jersey Realtors Advocate for Tiered Fee Relief Measures
The group contends that the policy has increased expenses in real estate transactions, exacerbating the pressing issue of housing affordability.
Mortgage Rates Remain Stable Around 6.15% Amid Oil and Job Market Risks
30-year mortgage rates remain around 6.15% amidst a decline in employer payrolls, with markets anticipating no Federal Reserve rate cut in the near future.