Private mortgage lenders, brokers, and investors face growing compliance demands and data security risks that in-house servicing cannot easily absorb. This guide answers 15 common questions about how a dedicated servicer handles payment processing, escrow administration, regulatory compliance, IRS reporting, and borrower communication for private mortgage notes.
Banning large investors may drive up rents and restrict rental availability, with minimal effects on home prices, according to Cotality's Thom Malone.
Kasey Jorgenson discusses the journey of becoming an independent broker, covering key strategies for navigating the transition and establishing a successful practice.
MeridianLink's loan origination system integrates with Optimal Blue, offering mortgage users real-time product, pricing, and eligibility insights to enhance decision-making.
Newrez partners with HomeVision to develop an AI-driven underwriting platform, enhancing efficiency and innovation in the mortgage industry for private lenders.
Compass and Anywhere's merger has cleared HSR Act review, now pending shareholder approval. This news has positively affected stock prices, signaling market optimism.
Texas, led by the DFW metro, has emerged as the fastest-growing homebuilding market in the U.S., outpacing California. Lower costs and pro-growth policies drive this expansion.
California real estate education firm and ex-president penalized $60,000 and banned for three years due to exam violations, impacting industry standards.
Discover the record-setting $133 million sale of 2200 Gordon Dr. in Naples, highlighting trends in luxury home transactions. Read more to explore insights.
Explore how the shifting real estate cycle, increased fraud, and expedited transaction timelines are transforming underwriter assessments of defects and risk exposure.
