Lending and Originations

From bustling cities in the Midwest to sunny spots on the West Coast, some places stand out due to affordable housing and high homeownership rates.

As Souren Sarkar of Nexval describes, building a culture of innovation that supports the adoption of disruptive technologies can be like unlocking a hidden treasure.

It’s a chicken-or-egg situation for homebuyers and sellers. Demand is rising partly due to an uptick in new listings, and listings are increasing partly because sellers are noticing more buyers enter the market.

"There's tremendous difficulty in the commercial real estate market with higher interest rates," said Lawrence Yun, the Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors. But are there changes on the horizon?

Jason Perkins of Bonzo explains how leveraging advanced CRM can boost business by blending user-friendly technology and the human touch to create a more seamless mortgage experience.

Beginning his two-year term on January 1, Larry Thompson will assume the role of Board Chair of the Congressionally chartered, wholesale bank that is part of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.

Home values in Opportunity Zones tend to roughly match broader home prices. Find out what that means for the roughly 3,500 Opportunity Zones throughout the country.

"Younger homebuyers—mostly Gen Z and Millennials—are especially into the idea of rental income as a key factor in their home buying decisions," said Zillow Senior Population Scientist Manny Garcia.

J.D. Power’s latest U.S. Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study examined a number of factors, including communication, digital channels, and level of trust, to gauge customer service levels. Which lender took the top ranking this year?

“These high interest rates have had a great impact on the U.S.’ overall economic performance,” said National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “Statistically, this is much better than the historical average, but if we look at this component, there are some worrying signs in the economy.”