Mortgage trigger leads will be less crazy, but they ain't going away
Loopholes in new law mean credit bureaus will still be able to sell applicants' information to their current lender, servicer or bank — a boon for lenders who also service their own loans
by Matt Carter Aug 5
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Despite lobbying by mortgage trade groups, 2 previous bills failed to attract cosponsors and died in the House Committee on Financial Services without a second reading
by Matt Carter Apr 19
Rental Beast launches program to integrate with MLS platforms
The all-in-one online rental listing service says the integration has the potential to connect MLS member agents and brokers with a millennial rental market that could yield $12 billion in annual rental commissions
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
Apartment for rent
The company that screens prospective renters may have erroneously matched innocent persons with criminal records, according to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission
A Wells Fargo bank
Bank’s employee cross-selling scheme could have collateral damage for mortgage lending -- here's how to help clients clean up the mess
by Amy Tankersley Oct 10
What to do with credit-challenged homebuyers
Turn your clients in the right direction
by Nabil Captan Jul 5
Supreme Court's Spokeo decision may have implications for real estate industry
Here’s how a case that has nothing to do with RESPA may impact those subject to RESPA
by Amy Tankersley May 18
What a bad credit score could mean for your small business
Credit scores are used as a predictor in several areas of lending
by Vic Lance Dec 2
Do you know your FICO score?
Educate and empower your clients
by Nabil Captan Oct 9
How to remove federal tax lien from consumer credit file
10 things that need to happen for mortgages to be a click away: Part 1
It could be as easy as planning a vacation
by Tim Nguyen Sep 3