Mortgage credit availability, a key component of the mortgage application process, decreased in March, according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a monthly report from the Mortgage Bankers ...
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The housing market is currently in a tizzy—prices hit new records seemingly every day, while inventory sits near record lows. Even with the market in its current state, ...
Read More »Democratizing Lending
Origination fees can present a web of inconsistencies, and Yatin Karnik of Confer Inc. asks if its time to “democratize” the lending process.
Read More »The State of Single-Family Rental
On April 6-7, the Five Star Institute held its annual Single-Family Rental Summit at the historic Statler Hotel, deep in the heart of Downtown Dallas. The summit brought ...
Read More »Coastal Markets Experiencing Drops in Homebuyer Demand
According to a new report from Redfin, a fast-growing share of home-sellers are dropping their prices, another sign that the early 2022 housing frenzy is starting to ease ...
Read More »Expert Insights: Uncovering Database Goldmines
Louis Zitting, Founder and CEO of MonitorBase, discusses ways to tap into your database to find those overlooked gems.
Read More »Homebuyer Confidence Continues to Dwindle
The majority of respondents to Fannie Mae’s latest survey reported that they believe now is a bad time to buy a home, setting a new record in the process.
Read More »Jill Skinner to Lead Marketing Efforts at LenderClose
Fintech provider names former Wells Fargo marketing exec as its new Chief Marketing Officer to lead the company’s marketing customer acquisition strategy.
Read More »Upward Drive in Mortgage Rates Continues to Soften Purchase Activity
Mortgage rates rose once again this week, creeping closer to the 4.75% mark, rapidly closing the door on affordability for many.
Read More »Analyzing Racial Disparities in Homeownership
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic affected nearly every facet of the economy and the people that live in it. But the pandemic didn’t affect everyone ...
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