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While most borrowers can check the status of their mortgage and make payments via lender websites and mobile apps, many now expect that level of transparency and convenience in the mortgage origination process as well. Lenders are increasingly working to make the advances they need to deliver an origination experience better aligned with the way most consumers prefer to do business. This means a digital environment.

The post-recession years have seen significant debate about the next generation of home buyers — the millennial generation — and whether or not they are interested in owning homes. In what ways can the industry work to coral this expanding market?

Single-Family Residential Platform announced how it sold its portfolio for a multi-million dollar total sale price. The platform has collectively raised billions.

Next week, the Construction Spending report by the U.S. Census will release indicating the amount of spending in the U.S. on all types of construction. Will numbers reflect the current housing shortage or give some relief to buyer’s stress?

Dodd-Frank could be in trouble if a quiet spending bill continues moving through the legislative process. See how this potential back-door legislation could come to fruition, and what effect it could have on the housing market.

Millennials are spending more than any other generation on their vices. With dwindling inventory and rising home prices, how will they get their foot in the homeownership door?

Chase Mortgage is teaming up with the bank’s credit card arm to deepen its relationships with existing customers—thanks in large part to one innovative mind. This feature originally appeared in the June 2017 issue of MReport.

Where declining home sales normally would be a positive for potential buyers going into the height of buying season, this summer, it’s a negative. See why buyers are being “sidelined” and what potential mortgage payments would be in the current climate.

Recent data reveals homebuyers are paying more and getting less this season. Finding a great deal on a home could be a challenge, but some cities have a more attractive market than others.

According to the Ten-X Nowcast, existing home sales might be cooling off. Last month, they predicted data later confirmed by NAR, but will they be right this round of predictions? See what they’re saying.