Mark Calabria
The former NAR economist has long been vocal in calling for reform to the government-sponsored entities that drive the country's mortgage market
by Patrick Kearns Apr 4
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Addresses The Economic Club Of Washington
Jamie Dimon believes that origination and servicing rules are tripping up loans, hurting the economy
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 4
Why you should never skip pre-qualifying buyers
With a great real estate agent and lender on the team, buyers have the best chance at successfully finding and getting into their dream house — at the best possible price
by Leslie DeLuca Apr 4
Zillow heads
The launch of Zillow Home Loans means people can now search for, sell homes to and finance new-home purchases directly through the Seattle tech giant
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 2
Fannie Mae appoints Hugh Frater as permanent CEO
Frater served as interim CEO during the agency's 6-month search for a new chief executive
A group of millennials on their phones
Between student loan debt and sky-high home prices, millennials are rethinking homeownership
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
Federal Reserve keeps rates static, predicts no hikes in 2019
Static rates could lead to steady or declining mortgage rates, economists say
by Patrick Kearns Mar 20
Sparkler sparkling sparkles sparks
Motto president Ward Morrison praised the system's flexibility for loan officers
by Patrick Kearns Mar 20
Rapidly-Spreading Wildfire In California's Butte County Prompts Evacuations
Veros' new AVM add-on can show exactly which areas were impacted by wildfires, floods, earthquakes and more, helping lenders determine whether to issue a mortgage
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 15
Paul Manafort indicted in New York on mortgage fraud charges
New charges come just minutes after former Trump campaign manager was sentenced in federal case
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 13
A foreclosed property
Only 0.4% of Americans experienced foreclosure in December
Bankrate successor to pay $28M in fines for fraud scheme
Two former executives of the financial services company have been sentenced to jail time for their roles in the scheme
by Patrick Kearns Mar 7
Veterans Affairs loans have spiked since 2007 recession: Study
In 2007, only 30% of first-time service members and veteran buyers used a VA loan. That increased to 78% by 2016
by Patrick Kearns Mar 1
Cryptocurrency, blockchain, housing and data
Agents who fully understand blockchain-based transactions will be in a strong position to service the growing pool of tech-savvy consumers
by Pat Hiban Feb 28
Home prices jumped 5.7% year-over-year at the end of 2018
States in the Intermountain West saw the most significant home price appreciation in the final months of 2018
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 26
How to get your clients financially fit
A simple checklist to ensure your buyers and sellers ready to pounce on the right deal, when it comes along
by Marilyn Blume Feb 20