Optimal Timing for Purchasing a Home
Discover why buyers closing on Christmas Eve benefit from the lowest premiums over automated valuation models. Explore the insights on optimal buying days.
White House Aides Upset with FHFA’s Pulte Over 50-Year Mortgage Backlash
"Explore the controversy surrounding FHFA's Pulte and the implications of the proposed 50-year mortgage plan on private lending dynamics."
Homebuyers prioritize sustainability and efficiency in new housing trends.
Explore the trend toward practical, eco-friendly, and tech-driven living as homeowners prioritize functionality over large, aesthetic features in their homes.
Home Flippers Exercise Caution Amid Rising Costs and Decreased Demand
The 2025 Fix and Flip Market Index indicates a downturn in property prices and a shift in investor confidence amid increasing costs and economic uncertainty.
Community Association Leaders Lobby for Change on Capitol Hill
Meetings with legislators focused on key issues such as affordable insurance, disaster recovery, and community self-governance, impacting private lenders and housing.
Zillow’s Legal Challenges: Navigating RESPA and Job Discrimination Issues
Zillow faces multiple lawsuits involving antitrust claims, copyright issues, discrimination, and violations of RESPA, raising concerns for private lenders in the industry.
Atlantic Coast Mortgage Purchases Tidewater Mortgage Company
Atlantic Coast's latest deal enhances client service and broadens market reach, signaling growth opportunities for private lenders in a competitive landscape.
Mortgage credit availability reaches peak levels not seen since 2022.
Conventional mortgage credit sees significant growth, highlighted by increased interest in adjustable-rate mortgages and cash-out refinance programs.
Trump Suggests 50-Year Mortgage to Enhance Housing Affordability
Trump advocates for 50-year mortgages to ease monthly payments, though extended terms may hinder equity growth and are not permitted under Dodd-Frank regulations.
8 True Capital Cost Drains That Outsourced Servicing Eliminates for Private Lenders
Outsourced private mortgage servicing eliminates eight capital cost drains that self-managing lenders absorb silently — from manual payment processing and escrow errors to compliance exposure and delinquency lag. Each drain shrinks real return on capital. Professional servicing removes them.