A 20-year mortgage technology veteran, Helms combines mortgage industry business experience with a background in IT management and operations into her new role.
Read More »LO Commissions Down in Q2
Despite a surge in volume, loan originator commissions dropped in the second quarter of 2021.
Read More »Refis Spur Rise in Mortgage Apps
After a down week, mortgage application volume is on the rise, with sub-3% rates powering refi volume as more and more are taking advantage of record-low rates.
Read More »Newrez Launches Non-QM ARM Offerings
New adjustable-rate products provide more flexible financing solutions for self-employed and first-time buyers.
Read More »Affordability Challenges Continue to Haunt Homebuyers
Housing affordability is on the decline for the third consecutive month, continuing to walk the fine line between supply and material issues and overall demand.
Read More »Record Gains Found in May Home Prices
Home price data in May resulted in the highest readings in more than 30 years for S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller recording the metric.
Read More »US Housing Consultants Adds Former HUD Senior Policy Advisor
John Ligon to serve as consultant on advocacy, policy research, and executive management consulting for the affordable housing industry.
Read More »Supply Constraints Holding Back Potential Sales
With a 6.6% monthly drop-off, sales of new single‐family homes fell in June, as builders continued to feel the squeeze of an uptick in labor and material costs.
Read More »Jerry Mauricio to Head Up Compliance Efforts at Freddie Mac
GSE adds SVP and Chief Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory and conservatorship obligations.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Home Valuations and Racial Disparities in Housing
HUD will host a virtual discussion covering President Biden's recent charge on a new initiative designed to decrease the racial housing gap for all.
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