It’s time to ditch mortgage lending’s outdated appraisal model
Opinion
It’s time for the mortgage lending industry to move to an AVM-based appraisal model. There is too much room for error, especially in today's super-fast-paced market
by Bernice Ross Mar 31
When lenders go wild: Loan officer brawl goes viral
A fight between 2 groups of mortgage professionals believed to be in Atlantic City for the Triple Play Realtor Convention and Trade Expo went viral, sparking criticism of the real estate industry
by Marian McPherson Dec 10
CoreLogic to acquire automated closing costs firm ClosingCorp
The deal is expected to close in the third quarter if it receives regulatory approvals and meets 'customary closing conditions,' the California-based company said in a statement
Refinance loans spur 14-year high in lending activity
The dollar amount of loans distributed during the fourth quarter of 2020 was also the highest quarterly amount distributed since at least 2000
May is Mortgage and Alternative Finance Month at Inman
This month, we'll talk to mortgage leaders about where the market is headed and how products are evolving
by Inman Mar 1
8 things mortgage lenders do that frustrate agents
Opinion
The most annoying behavior is creating more work for agents without creating a mutually beneficial relationship
by Cara Ameer Feb 18
Beware of Connect Credit Report and Score from Experian
This credit reporting agency disingenuously markets to real estate professionals and consumers
by Nabil Captan Jun 7
SmartAsset reports Houston as nation's fifth best for first-time homebuyers
There exist 186 HUD-approved mortgage lenders in Houston
by Erik Pisor Mar 18
Refi boom could be going bust, says Ellie Mae
Mortgage originations top lenders’ loan inventory for first time since last fall
by Amy Tankersley Jul 15
World Economic Forum report: Lenders are having ‘Uber moment’
Traditional lenders should embrace fintech disruption to solve customer pain points -- or be left behind
by Amy Tankersley Jul 2
Happy lenders, happy housing market
Fannie Mae’s quarterly Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey finds lenders’ optimism for healthy housing market is being rewarded with positive gains
by Amy Tankersley Jun 17
Mortgage lenders warm up to e-signatures
Change is an effort to reduce paper-based errors, demonstrate compliance and centralize documents
by Amy Tankersley May 27
Understanding the difference between lender's title policy and owner's title policy
Your clients should know which policies give them the best coverage
by Ali Alavi May 11
Rules clarify how lenders should provide housing counseling information to consumers
Final interpretive rule provides guidance on Dodd-Frank requirements
by Amy Tankersley Apr 20
Mortgage calculator helps Realtors route business to lender of choice
PlanwiseConnect browser plug-in touted as weapon against rivals' portal ads
by Paul Hagey Jan 22