Tag Archives: Origination

New technological advancements have made headway in streamlining the mortgage process, but the human touch to customer service remains critical. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the July issue of MReport, out now.

Cornerstone Mortgage, a division of Guild Mortgage was recognized by St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a leading employer for the seventh straight year and was ranked eleventh in the midsize company category.

Click through for a sneak peek of our features and all the other news, views, and expert insights in the July issue of MReport.

While weaker affordability has been the focus of the housing market in the first half of 2018, according to Freddie Mac, these factors are likely to keep total mortgage loan originations slightly down this year.

Despite an uptick in mortgage rates, more homebuyers are borrowing as they prepare for the summer homebuying season, according to a report. Click through to learn more about the other origination numbers that are rising with the mercury.

A new report indicates that the combination of rising home prices and interest rates have substantially impacted home affordability. Is this a sustainable trend? Click through to learn more.

The acquisition will help Citizens Financial expand its mortgage banking business as well as create a top-15 bank-owned mortgage servicing and origination platform.

Despite a tough home buying market and rising rates, April saw an increase of purchase loans that were closed according to a report. What are the factors likely to impact these numbers going into summer?

The mortgage market continued performing well in the first quarter of 2018, according to a report. Here’s what the numbers foretell for lenders looking at the non-prime market.

The Facilities will reduce borrowing costs and enhance financial flexibility and liquidity.