From partnering for digital initiatives to appointing new teams, catch the latest buzz on the industry in this weekly update.
Read More »Lenders Remain Bearish on Profit Margins
Tight inventory and rising home prices are impacting not only mortgage demand, but also lenders' outlook on profit margins, according to a Fannie Mae survey. Here are the factors that are making lenders see red.
Read More »Unlocking Homeownership Potential
Rick Sharga, EVP, Carrington Mortgage Holdings spoke to MReport on how Carrington is helping this set of borrowers achieve their dream of homeownership and the difference between non-prime loans and the subprime loans issued prior to the Great Recession.
Read More »Equifax Introduces New Indicator to Reduce Friction in Lending
Equifax's Work Number indicator is an alert that can reduce lending friction for consumers and lenders with income and employment information available early in the process.
Read More »What is the Biggest Impediment for Borrowers?
A recent report looked at some of the key challenges faced by borrowers and the role of private mortgage insurance in helping them. Here’s what it found.
Read More »Scrutinizing Reforms at CFPB
Here’s what the Financial Services Committee said during a hearing to discuss CFPB’s Acting Director Mick Mulvaney’s recommendations to promote greater transparency at the Bureau as well as other reforms at CFPB.
Read More »3 Ways to Connect With Diverse Buyers
As the mortgage industry gets acquainted with the changing needs of homebuyers, here are ideas for mortgage leaders to succeed in catering to a diverse population.
Read More »The State of the Mortgage Industry
A recent study explored current business trends for mortgage originators and the efficiencies they needed to build to capitalize on them. Click through to read the findings.
Read More »Building an A-Team in Lending
Digital tools and collaboration play an important role in enhancing the performance of a mortgage lender’s team. Here’s why.
Read More »Home Advantage: Why Shopping for a Mortgage First Helps
A recent Fannie Mae study found that gaining knowledge and engaging with the mortgage market earlier in the homebuying process could benefit low- and moderate-income purchasers. Here’s why.
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