The risk of mortgage application defects has dropped across the nation, but in the states ravaged by hurricanes, it seems that trend has gone out the window. A new index shows defects are on the rise in both Florida and Texas.
Read More »U.S. Home Price Gains Seemingly Unstoppable
It’s still a seller's game in every major market, but what’s driving that? And how long can U.S. home prices rise before the juggernaut tips over?
Read More »Freddie Profits Despite Litigation in Q3
A large settlement may have eaten into Freddie Mac’s profits, but the GSE still returned good numbers in Q3‒‒even though its mortgage portfolio is down.
Read More »First-Time Buyers Struggling to Enter the Market
A swirl of debts and harsh realities is keeping more first-time buyers out of the American Dream. But there are encouraging signs amid the chaos of a dry housing market.
Read More »Human Touch Still Important to Borrowers, Despite Digitization
Digital mortgage solutions may be on the rise, but that doesn't mean buyers want a faceless transaction. According to one survey, person-to-person communication is still key.
Read More »HouseCanary Enhances Agile Technology Through Dart Partnership
San Francisco- based HouseCanary, a provider of modern valuation and appraisal solutions, announced a partnership with Dart Appraisal to accelerate the growth of its Agile Appraisal™ Platform.
Read More »Auction.com Launches Platform to Enhance Ohio Foreclosure Sales
Auction.com has announced its new online platform to execute mortgage foreclosure sales of Ohio properties in conjunction with Private Selling Officers (PSOs), which with the signing of Ohio House Bill 390 allows third-party sales to be conducted online.
Read More »NewDay USA Makes Two Key Hires
NewDay USA, a national VA mortgage lender, has hired Michael Greenwood as SVP of mortgage servicing and Gaurav Bhatia as Chief Digital Officer.
Read More »Planet Home Lending Appoints COO
Planet Home Lending, LLC announced that Suzy Lindblom has joined the company as COO for Fulfillment after more than 29 years of leadership and management experience in the mortgage industry, including expertise in credit risk, underwriting, operations, regulatory compliance, post-closing, policies and procedures, and project management.
Read More »AmeriFirst Home Mortgage Names Southeast Divisional President
AmeriFirst Home Mortgage, a division of AmeriFirst Financial Corp. headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has hired mortgage veteran Doug Long as its Southeast Divisional President.
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