Survey: Mortgage lenders missing chance to build trust with borrowers
JD Power warns that the mortgage customer experience is increasingly commoditized, with few lenders finding the right formula to be seen as trusted advisers
by Matt Carter Nov 10
Homeowners often miffed if lenders outsource servicing: Study
J.D. Power's annual Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study finds customer satisfaction is 26% higher when mortgages are originated and serviced by the same company
by Matt Carter Jul 28
Survey: Mortgage refi crush exposed dangers of digital-heavy approach
JD Power finds customer satisfaction is highest when lenders employ the right mix of technology and personal interactions
by Matt Carter Nov 11
First American providing same-day title decisions on eligible mortgage refis, home equity loans
Taking a page from the playbook of a fintech upstart, the nation's largest title insurance underwriter is making an automated title decision engine available to title agents
by Matt Carter Aug 12
The top 10 independent mortgage brokers gaining market share
Mortgage brokers claimed more than 20 percent of market share for the first time in over a decade this January, and these companies are leading the charge
by Matt Carter Apr 13
A hand moving beads on an abacus
Lender will pay the Chicago homeowner $50K and provide mandatory training to its employees on fair lending and appraisals
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 10
After rocky rollout, agents receive small business loan money
The Paycheck Protection Program has allocated nearly $660 billion for small businesses. Despite glitchy application systems and unresponsive lenders, a number of agents now say they've received funding through the program
by Jim Dalrymple II May 4
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Opinion
Seven years ago, I said that buying a home should be as easy as buying a latte. My theatrics weren't enough to make that vision possible. But a pandemic is doing the trick today
by Brad Inman May 4
What's going on with the chaotic small business loan program?
The Paycheck Protection Program will potentially give real estate agents free money. But the program's launch has had a rocky start
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
Think you’re good at closing? Take the quiz!
Find out if you're a closer by answering these 10 situational questions that could help you close the deal
by Bernice Ross Jun 3
Chase vows to close mortgages in 3 weeks — or hand you $1,000
The promise comes as lenders compete for borrowers
While we debate Zillow, more Big Shorts loom
Opinion
Big banks are waiting for their opportunity to replace you
by J. Philip Faranda Oct 13
Wall Street
As the Dodd-Frank Act has made lending regulations more rigorous, other entities are getting in on the action
by Octavio Nuiry Nov 1
Here's why courting past clients can really pay off
3 out of 4 homebuyers don't plan on staying in their home long term, a new study from Chase reveals
by Teke Wiggin Mar 24
What your logo color says about your brokerage
Make sure your logo matches your branding message
by Jarad Hull Oct 5