FHA Loans Contribute to Rising Mortgage Delinquency Rates
FHA loans are driving the rise in mortgage delinquencies, influenced by economic factors like a weaker labor market and rising costs for borrowers.
11 Steps to Selling a Seller-Financed Note: What Lenders Need to Know
Selling a seller-financed note converts a long-term payment stream into immediate capital. This guide walks through all 11 steps — from compiling your loan summary to post-closing compliance — with the documentation requirements and timeline factors that determine whether your note closes fast or drags and discounts.
NAR Prioritizes Increasing Inventory Over 50-Year Mortgages
The NAR emphasizes the need for housing supply and tax reforms while recognizing the importance of affordability in long-term mortgage strategies for private lenders.
AI’s Entry Marks a Turning Point, but Adoption Will Determine Its Impact
Explore the mortgage industry's technological challenges and the potential impact of AI advancements, highlighting key reasons why current changes may stand out.
9 Ways Professional Loan Servicing Maximizes Your Seller-Financed Note’s Value
Professional loan servicing creates the clean records, compliance documentation, and payment history that maximize seller-financed note value at exit. 9 key operational factors explained.
Data-Driven Leadership Will Shape the Future of the Housing Market
Explore insights from The Housing Economic Summit, focusing on real-time data and consumer connectivity that are set to influence growth in the housing market.
Affordable Housing Preservation to Launch Initial Development in Maine
Maine State Housing Authority offers 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits and affordable loans, fostering new development in affordable housing. Learn more.
The Future of Real Estate Leadership: Emphasizing Kindness and Compassion
Kindness is becoming a vital strategy for private lenders as the real estate market faces volatility and emotional challenges in today's landscape.
Purchase Applications Show Nearly 6% Increase from Previous Week
Mortgage applications increased by 0.6% last week, driven by a 6% rise in purchase applications despite rising mortgage rates, indicating shifting market dynamics.
Key Tax Deductions for Real Estate Agents to Maximize Savings
Explore 20 effective real estate tax deductions that agents leverage to reduce taxable income, minimize expenses, and maximize their commissions.