Lending and Originations

A new report from North American Moving Company examines median prices, tax rates, and other factors to determine 2023’s most affordable regions.

Freddie Mac reports the fixed-rate mortgage has fallen to its lowest level since mid-September, as buyers begin to return to the market ahead of the spring homebuying season.

The MBA reports a continued rise in borrower demand, as mortgage application volume rose for the third consecutive week, led by gains in both purchase and refi activity.

Former Rocket Mortgage executive is promoted to the CEO role of firm specializing in enterprise quality control, audit, and risk management needs.

A new study by Reggora has found that over the last 12 months, the time to process an appraisal has dropped steadily as volume has become more manageable per appraiser.

Through this latest agreement, the Justice Department’s Combating Redlining Initiative has secured more than $75 million dollars in relief for communities that have suffered from lending discrimination.

As mortgage volume continues to decline, Sales Boomerang’s latest Q4 2022 Mortgage Market Opportunities Report highlights areas of opportunity still available for loan originators.

Jerel Cain, CEO of TalentWoo, discusses how current market fluctuations are impacting recruiting strategies in lenders’ ongoing quest to secure the right talent.

For the second consecutive week, mortgage rates have dipped, providing a much-needed boost to the housing marketplace and sparking a rise in overall mortgage app volume.

Content marketing is no longer a fad, and Alayna Gardner of LodeStar explains why lenders and service providers need to hone their own content.