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Reverse mortgage LOs: The product ‘does not sell itself’
Top loan officers share strategies at the NRMLA Annual Meeting for effectively connecting with borrowers and partners in the reverse mortgage industry.
Home seller profits down in most metros despite record sale prices
Profit margins declined in nearly 59% of the 157 metro areas analyzed and dropped year over year in more than 84% of them.
Incenter Lender Services plays ‘matchmaker’ with new fair lending platform
Incenter introduces the CRA Exchange Platform, a free tool for lenders to streamline CRA loan trading and enhance financial performance.
Saving for retirement is a ‘fragile and divided’ topic
BlackRock’s annual survey shows that younger workers have more confidence about retirement than their older peers.
What are Non-QM loans and who are they for?
Modern, fully documented mortgages for people whose finances don’t fit a W-2 mold—self-employed earners, 1099 contractors, and real-estate investors.
If you’ve ever been told “you don’t fit the box” even though you can comfortably afford the payment, you’ve felt the limits of traditional mortgages. Non-QM loans exist for exactly that situation.
Lisa Cook loan docs listing ‘vacation home’ seem to undermine mortgage fraud claims
The loan estimate for an Atlanta condo Cook bought in 2021 shows that Cook declared the property a “vacation home,” not a primary residence.
Midwest real estate firms merge, create luxury division under the United Real Estate network
The new luxury division under the United Real Estate network will provide agents with certification programs, specialized branding, marketing and high-net-worth client resources.
Rising construction costs, lower mortgage rates keep builder confidence steady
Looking ahead, homebuilders are confident that mortgage rates will come down further getting buyers off the sidelines.
Closinglock adds automated payoff ordering to combat fraud
Closinglock CEO Andy White spoke about the tool’s potential to streamline title insurance workflows and versatility across lender systems.
