Banks reclaim more properties in August as foreclosures tick upward
Foreclosure notices have been on the rise in the past year, but actual bank repossessions remain scarce. That may be starting to change
by Daniel Houston Sep 8
Mortgage lenders deal more purchase loans amid fewer refis
The latest numbers from Attom Data Solutions show that mortgage lenders issued more purchase loans in the second quarter of the year but lost ground on the refinancing side
by Daniel Houston Aug 18
How appraisers are adapting during COVID-19
Appraisers, just like many others in the industry, have had to make changes and adapt to the current situation. Here are the many ways COVID-19 has affected their day-to-day operations
by Mason Spurgeon Apr 28
Major banks agree to mortgage grace period in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Wells Fargo, Citibank, JP Morgan and U.S. Bank would give homeowners a 90-day grace period
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
Cryptocurrency dollar bill Benjamin Franklin
More and more people are turning to companies like Quicken Loans and LoanDepot for their mortgages
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
Silver Hill Funding hopes to fill America's small-balance lending niche
Efficiency is key to small balance commercial lending
by Britt Chester Jul 12
5 first-time homebuyer tips to know before house hunting
Trying to get on the property ladder? Here's what you need to get started
by Roman Winter Jul 5
Bank of America's online loan navigator brings applicants out of the dark
Email alerts and secure messaging keep clients connected to the status of their mortgage
by Caroline Feeney Jun 23
A blue whale
It’s absolutely nuts to insist, “no taxpayer bailouts!”
by Lou Barnes Apr 14
What agents should know about closing scams
Plus 5 ways to avoid thieves
by Robert Siciliano Apr 14
An ace up the sleeve

Goldman Sachs’ $5 billion and Wells Fargo’s $1.2 billion settlements of mortgage wrongdoing would be grounds for giggling if it were not all so painful. Goldman has — at last — this week settled with the Department of Justice for securitizing bad loans from 2005-2007, and Wells for lousy underwriting of FHA loans from 2001-2008.

by Lou Barnes Apr 13
5 different ways to finance a deal
There's more than one avenue to make things happen
by Chris Haddon Apr 11
Survey: TRID has boosted customer satisfaction
Despite initial struggles, the lending industry and consumers are finally accepting the new regulation
by Marian McPherson Mar 24
How to spot a real estate investment bubble
Sure signs of trouble ahead
by Chris Haddon Mar 18
Shatter your crystal ball -- here's a better market predictor
Inman Market Intel's comprehensive data opens the door for stronger pricing models
by Bernice Ross Mar 14