Meet the five finalists for the Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award, an honor recognizing the accomplishments of women leaders in the mortgage space for the positive role they play in the marketplace.
Read More »August New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up Nearly 21%
Purchase demand remained strong in August for newly constructed homes, increasing 20.6% compared to a year ago, according to the MBA Builder Application Survey, while the average loan size for new homes increased to $398,092.
Read More »County-Level Data: Not All Are Safe From Price Declines
“We continue to see pockets of the U.S. housing market where the foundation is a bit shakier—or more solid—than others, based on important quarterly metrics,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM.
Read More »loanDepot Promotes Dan Hanson to Executive Director of Enterprise Partnerships and Acquisitions
Bringing nearly 40 years of experience to his new role, Dan Hanson will be responsible for developing new revenue-generating opportunities and establishing national referral relationships and acquisitions for loanDepot.
Read More »HUD Awards $8.6M to Assist Native American Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
“No one who has bravely served our country should struggle to secure and maintain housing," said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. "HUD is taking an important step toward helping improve the quality of life for Native American Veterans."
Read More »Doing Digital Mortgages Right
Aaron King, Executive Chairman of Snapdocs, discusses how the mortgage industry can accelerate the transition to all-digital closings.
Read More »Recognizing the Industry’s Leaders in Corporate Social Responsibility
At the upcoming Five Star Conference & Expo, the work of some remarkable businesswomen will be recognized as the Five Star Institute will name the winner of the 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Award for philanthropic efforts in the mortgage space.
Read More »Affordability Challenges Hindering Prospective Homebuyers
Two new studies from the National Association of Realtors show that elevated home prices and limited housing supply are continuous homebuying barriers cited across different races and ethnicities, hampering home sales and affecting prospective buyers nationwide.
Read More »Economic Strength Keeping Mortgage Rates Above 7% Mark
As challenges persist for first-time homebuyers, mortgage rates trended upward yet again, rising six basis points week-over-week and remaining above the 7% mark for the fifth straight week.
Read More »Home Improvement Projects Gain in Popularity
As mortgage rates remain historically high and the nation’s housing supply low, LendingTree has found that many homeowners are opting to tackle home improvement tasks, with nearly 70% having started or completed various projects over the past year.
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