Arrive Home President Tai Christensen has been named Chair of California MBA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to assist the association with its effort to promote diversity and inclusion within the mortgage lending space.
Read More »Ally Financial to Appoint New Interim CEO
With his career spanning more than three decades, Ally Financial has announced that industry veteran Douglas Timmerman, President of Dealer Financial Services, will be appointed as the company's interim CEO on February 1, following the departure of sitting CEO Jeffrey J. Brown.
Read More »New Home Purchase Mortgage Apps Post YoY Gain
According to Joel Kan, MBA’s VP and Deputy Chief Economist, “Mortgage applications for new homes showed a 22% annual gain in December—the 11th consecutive year-over-year increase in applications.”
Read More »Rents Outpacing Home Prices in More Than Half the Nation
Rents are elevating, growing at a much faster pace than home prices in most local U.S. markets. According to new data, however, renting remains more affordable than homeownership for many.
Read More »Housing Stock on the Rise Nationwide
The Census Bureau and HUD report that single-family housing completions rose month-over-month in December, boosting housing supply nationwide.
Read More »Call Centers Under New Scrutiny for ‘Soft Skills’
Samantha Shanaberger of Clayton Servicing Oversight examines the policies and practices of servicer call centers, and how these centers must remain vigilant of changing rules and regulations.
Read More »Affordability, Inventory Still Weighing on Gen Z
“Housing affordability remains strained, but things are looking up for Gen Z,” said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather.
Read More »Here or There? Study Spotlights the Best States to Relocate to in 2024
Analyzing data on the quality of healthcare, job openings, the quality of education, the average price of a home, and salaries, a new study has found the nation’s top 10 states to emigrate to in 2024. Click through to see who leads the pack.
Read More »Single Women Outpace Their Male Counterparts in Homeownership
While Beyoncé's smash hit "Single Ladies" highlighted the importance of women's independence, a new LendingTree study revealed that, although they make less in earnings, single women now own more homes than single men throughout the U.S.
Read More »Lenders Cannot Afford to Ignore Affordable Lending
Courtney Hess of Mortgage Cadence explains the changing face of the average American homebuyer, and how expanding product offerings can keep pace with this evolving market.
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