'The Mortgage Professor' Jack Guttentag dies peacefully at 100
Guttentag 'remained sharp to the end' and continued researching and writing about mortgages until passing away on Feb. 6, his friend and colleague Allan Redstone tells the Wharton School
by Matt Carter Feb 23
Win new business by showing past clients you're a market expert
Agents are scaring up business from buyers and sellers in a tight market by reaching out to their sphere and providing insights that are unique to their market and situation
by Matt Carter Nov 2
Stagnant homeowners are creating an inventory catch-22
A new study by Redfin revealed the average homeowner in 2019 has lived in their home for 13 years, a 5-year increase from 2009
by Marian McPherson Nov 5
Mike Cagney, co-founder and CEO of Figure
Mike Cagney resigned from SoFi in 2017 due to sexual harassment allegations. Now he's back with a new startup, Figure, and a digital home equity loan product.
by Marian McPherson Oct 12
The government is cracking down on reverse mortgages
FHA issued new guidance requiring lenders to get a second appraisal if the property value appears inflated
by Patrick Kearns Sep 28
How to protect your clients' retirement income using a reverse mortgage
Help your homeowners face the specter of reduced income with confidence
by Preethi Vagadia Aug 8
Bid to boost capital reserves also includes changes to reverse mortgage offerings
by Inman Jan 30
Fixing FHA's reverse mortgage program
by Jack Guttentag Jan 21
What you need to know to choose best payment option
by Jack Guttentag Nov 19
With more choices come more trade-offs
by Tom Kelly Aug 22
An industry at the crossroads
by Jack Guttentag Jul 2
Some fear exodus would leave seniors underserved by private market
by Tom Kelly Jun 27
Survey: More than 50% would recommend loan to family, friends
by Tom Kelly Nov 16
What happens when consumers can't afford required counseling?
by Tom Kelly May 11