Origination

Loan defects are on the rise—and have been for seven months running. Can you guess which state comes with the highest risk?

Credit unions are struggling with the CFPB’s ability-to-repay/qualified mortgage rule. But how is it affecting the American homebuyer?

Mortgage rates are on the rise yet again, according to a new Index released this morning. How far can they go?

A long-standing member of the mortgage industry could be making the jump into politics if all goes according to plan. Kevin Stitt, Founder of CEO of Gateway Mortgage Group, which was founded in 2000, spoke of his intention to run for the Governorship of Oklahoma in 2018.

With more millennials wanting to become homeowners, it’s important for companies to know how to target this budding demographic. Read on to see some proven practices to catch the younger generation’s attention.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released its NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) report for July. Do homebuilders have confidence in the future market’s housing starts and buyer turnout, or will they stall out?

It’s a part of the American Dream to become a homeowner, but which markets will turn the perfect home-buying fantasy into a reality?

Nominations are now open for MReport’s Women of Impact list, which features influential female leaders in the housing and mortgage industry. The honorees will be recognized in the magazine’s special Women in Housing issue in September.

A recent study found that there’s a disparity between first-time homebuyers and experienced homebuyers. But what sets them apart? And how much do they actually differ?

Arch Capital Group Ltd. recently announced that on July 1, 2017, it completed its acquisition of AIG United Guaranty Insurance, located in Bermuda, from American International Group, Inc. Arch will be changing the name of the company to Arch MI Asia Limited (Arch MI Asia).